Devon-based executive chef, Paul Hegley, has acquired an established and well-loved restaurant, thanks to £105k in funding delivered by SWIG Finance. Buying an already established restaurant is what many people dream of and for Paul, that’s… Continue reading
Category: Case Studies
A claw-some business idea thanks to Start Up Loan funding
Cornwall crab meat supplier Got Crabs has been able to purchase a special tank for its catch thanks to a Start Up Loan Funding by the British Business Bank, supported by SWIG Finance. Tim and Abi Werger… Continue reading
Scrap specialist expands offer with skip firm purchase backed by community lenders
Family business Total Metal Recovery has acquired neighbouring firm A-Z Skips by using funds secured through Birmingham-based ART Business Loans and BCRS Business Loans, from Wolverhampton, retaining seven staff and adding a driver position. The owners… Continue reading
Start Up Loan helps launch Pasta Point in Leeds
Pasta Point Leeds, a pasta stand located at the heart of the Leeds Kirkgate Market, has launched with the support of a five-figure Start Up Loan delivered with support from Business Enterprise Fund (BEF). The funding… Continue reading
From mechanic to business owner with a £184k loan
Chris Jones began his career at FRL Auto Services, where he spent 16 years honing his skills before moving on. When he later discovered that the garage’s long-time owner, Ian Gobel, was planning to sell after… Continue reading




