England’s second largest county, Cumbria, boasts a thriving local economy and a rich variety of businesses, from international corporations to SMEs. Indeed, Carlisle boasts a vibrant mix of industry sectors, from logistics to retail and tourism, while Barrow-in-Furness is home to specialist manufacturers, energy industries and software engineers. As the economy starts to pick up, […]
Keeping up with the latest fitness or beauty equipment can be an expensive challenge for established gyms, spas, hair salons and health clubs. For new leisure businesses starting out, the initial out lay on equipment and fitting out the venue, not to mention advertising and staff costs, can be almost overwhelming. However, leasing gym and […]
Consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK, Devon is also a top place for businesses with some of the best business survival rates in the UK. The county is currently home to over 51,000 VAT registered businesses and the number of patents granted per capita is three times the UK […]
Public sector organisations across the UK are striving to improve efficiency, yet are continuously being expected to deliver more with less. With ever increasing pressure on budgets and the ongoing need to reduce levels of expenditure, leasing can provide a vital and flexible solution. Whether operating within education, healthcare, housing or local government, leasing allows […]
Business confidence has hit a 20-year high, boosting hopes that the economy will continue to grow strongly this year. Firms across the country expect profits, sales and orders to increase in the next six months, and have the intention to spend more on new equipment after being more cautious during the economic downturn. (read more […]
Despite the challenging economic climate, the county of Cornwall has one of the highest increases in SMEs in the UK and an increase in GDP of more than three percentage points. What is more, businesses across the county, particularly in the tourism and farming sectors, are increasingly able to finance their growth plans and invest […]
Opening your first restaurant? Launching a gardening business, a hairdressing salon or an interior design store? No doubt about it, setting up a new start company is for many a dream come true. But as any SME entrepreneur will verify, it takes a huge amount of time planning and thought – not forgetting the all-important […]
According to a report by the Office For National Statistics (ONS) in June 2014 the UK now has one of the fastest growing economies in the G7. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is widely regarded as the key measure of economic activity and the ONS uses Nominal GDP – which measures the final market value of […]
Leasing is now one of the popular sources of funding when it comes to financing equipment for businesses throughout the UK and this is particularly evident in the West Midlands, where leading local leasing company WestWon has recently arranged over 80 leasing agreements for a variety of organisations. Recovery in the West Midlands has been […]
From Crawley to Worthing, businesses across West Sussex are increasingly recognising the benefits of local equipment leasing to finance capital investments in equipment and machinery. Leasing is after all a proven way of funding new and upgraded equipment without relying on bank loans, enabling organisations in West Sussex to drive growth and increase productivity at […]
