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Originally published in Fast Food Professional magazine February/March 2019. An online version of the magazine can be found here.   Across the country, thousands of fast food owners are stuck in first gear, when they should be racing to their full potential. The price of equipment is a step on their brakes. As we all … Read more

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We’re excited to announce a fresh new look for Johnson Reed which demonstrates our human, common sense approach to lending. Since 2005, we’ve been supporting clients with business finance solutions across their business journey from inception to development to growth. Our refreshed brand logo symbolises the support provided across this journey through the curving ‘JR’ … Read more

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It’s a new year, and your business gets to turn over a fresh leaf. By now, you’re probably in the midst of a marketing strategy – but how financially viable is it? A loan might help. Alternative finance can be used for much more than tools, equipment and plugging cash flow gaps. Branding can benefit … Read more

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Over 20 months on, and we still don’t have an answer on Brexit. That’s how long it’s been since Theresa May triggered Article 50. And the time since has become something of a pantomime; both sides of government are locked into battle, often putting careers before the real concerns of the British public. If Brexit … Read more

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There’s more than one sort of weight to bear as a gym owner. Maintenance or fit-out costs, scheduling, training new staff members… There’s a lot to think about. We can comfortably place gym equipment in there too – it’s among the main reasons why clients get a membership after all. According to a 2015 ukactive … Read more

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You may rely on cars, vans, trucks or motorcycles to carry out your daily operation, but we know that acquiring them can be harder than it seems. Total purchase costs are high. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a startup or a more established business with extensive growth ahead, all can come up against a roadblock … Read more

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Foresight is key to any business, but for those in the fast-paced catering and hospitality sector – where consumers’ tastes can change often – it’s even more important. You must work as hard as you can to be proactive with investments, instead of reactive. Costly, one-off purchases may affect the viability of your business plan: … Read more

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It’s no secret that a loan can help your business reach a key milestone. Whether you’re a startup or something more established, you may need to secure non-standard assets that typical lenders won’t finance. A business growth plan might rely on it, or it could be vital in order to carry out the work that … Read more

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Children have their favourites for just about everything. The same goes for your soft play centre. Any business can offer a fun visit or two, but only the best themes are going to do more, generating a strong sense of loyalty in your highly competitive market. For inspiration, here are five such soft play creations … Read more

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The UK health and fitness industry is more in demand than ever. Its value is set to hit £22.8bn by 2020, and gyms and wellness centres make up a considerable portion of those projections. Even so, developing businesses have their own weight to bear. There are several large costs that come with operating a fitness … Read more