Open Banking, the data revolution, fintech innovation and smart phone penetration are all changing the way customers interact with financial services. Responsible finance providers are innovating, and want to innovate further. We are calling on FinTech’s… Continue reading
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Podcast: Kath Austin, BeeBee Wraps
From kitchen table business to employer of ten and featured on the front page of national newspapers: BeeBee Wraps makes compostable food-wrappers from organic cotton, tree resin, British beeswax and organic jojoba oil. Continue reading
Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards 2019: Winners Announced
Four outstanding businesses were each awarded a £7,500 prize in this year’s Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards, delivered in partnership by Responsible Finance and the Citi Foundation. Continue reading
Success for Coventry printing business following MEIF investment
A Coventry-based print and lamination specialist has seen a spike in growth after receiving a £25,000 investment from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). The finance has allowed Banbury Print Lamination Limited to relocate to larger… Continue reading
OMS secures investment of £55,000 from NPIF – BFS & MSIF Microfinance
Wigan based software provider Outsource Management Services (OMS) has secured investment of £55,000 from NPIF – BFS & MSIF Microfinance,– a fund managed by our member GC Business Finance in partnership with our member MSIF and… Continue reading
The 5 Ss of governance provide a framework for boards to engage with and understand the SM&CR
No one disputes the importance of good governance. It is seen as key to ensuring that organisations are effective by providing checks and balances, strategic overview and additional skill sets to complement the staff. In fact American author,… Continue reading
The Branded Items Group receives a £25,000 loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
The Branded Items Group in St Helens is set to build on its early stage growth by investing a £25,000 loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund through our member GC Business Finance. The Branded Items… Continue reading
How responsible finance providers can incorporate customer surveys and online reviews into their marketing and communications activities
A common fallacy is to assume that if your business or organisation is brilliant at what it does, and it’s something which creates social impact, your ideal customers will come knocking on your door. Any responsible… Continue reading
IBB Media Ltd receives a £100,000 loan from the GM Export fund delivered by GC Business Finance
The Greater Manchester Export Loan Fund has supported Rochdale based IBB Media Limited (IBB) with a £100,000 loan to fund the growth of its digital platform for brass bands, players, educators and enthusiasts across the world.… Continue reading
Podcast: Neil Kadagathur, Creditspring
Neil Kadagathur is CEO and co-founder of Creditspring, which he describes as a “new type of credit product designed for people with limited savings specifically for unexpected expenses.” Creditspring launched in September 2018 and at the… Continue reading