1. What led you into this career?
I think the biggest difference comes from taking the time to really understand each client’s situation and finding the right funding route for them which is where I hope to add the most value.
I already had an idea that the team would be great … so the one thing that surprised me was the wide range of clients we work with - from start up to multi-million pound turnover. It shows the levels of talent here and trust that businesses have in TSF Finance to help them grow to the next level!
Give my client the confidence to grow her B&B into a Glamping Pod site with a bridging loan to supply the materials (plus, she builds the Glamping Pods by hand herself!). She is now fully booked until August, with planning permissions for another 5 pods in the near future.
Firstly, my baby, she amazes me every single day. And climbing Ben Nevis on my 24th birthday!
I think we’ll continue to see alternative and specialist lending grow significantly as businesses look for more flexible funding solutions. Technology is also playing a huge role, with faster decision making and improved data processing through AI. It’s allowing lenders to make a more efficient decision which will inevitably result in businesses more likely to have a better funding solution which will be tailored to them.
9. In the current climate, what advice can you give to business owners with regard to their funding challenges?
My main piece of advice would be to explore funding options early rather than waiting until cashflow becomes a pressure point. There are so many more solutions available than business owners realise!