Johnson Reed is closely monitoring the developing situation with regards to the Coronavirus, and as such are making plans to ensure our staff prepared to continue working from home if necessary. The Company is regularly updating staff on the situation and on necessary precautions to take. With regards to businesses, our customers, clients and suppliers, … Read more

On Wednesday 11th March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget in his new role, announcing the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead, following uncertain times due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Before talking about what it means for the businesses we support at Johnson Reed, here are the key points that … Read more

Launching or refreshing a fish and chip shop is no small task. In fact, the associated costs can often take business owners by surprise. That’s why more and more are using specialist finance to plug the gaps and afford the very best premises and equipment. But how much are we talking about? What price tag … Read more

The January squeeze is over. How did it treat your finances? Periods like these always seem to ask a little extra from us, such as tax payments and VAT demands, draining funds from other sides of the business. Often, a short-term cash injection can put you right back on track – meaning there’s no need … Read more

Johnson Reed Northern Bar and Restaurant 2020

Johnson Reed Ltd., business finance, asset finance and financial services specialists, will be exhibiting at Northern Restaurant and Bar 2020, taking place at Manchester Central between 17th-18th March 2020.  Exhibiting at stand B43, our experts can be found to discuss any financial plans, concerns or enquiries within the industry. Northern Restaurant & Bar has been … Read more

There’s much to look back on and celebrate in alternative finance. In 2019, the number of leases and loans being taken out by businesses from untraditional sources was already predicted to grow 20.64% on the year before. And the UK is still Europe’s largest P2P lending market. From our perspective as brokers, the last 12 … Read more

Q1 of the new decade is in full swing. Have you acted on your business plans yet? There’s no sense in holding back. Reach out, make connections, and you could soon be in front of several alternative lenders, weighing up a huge opportunity to make good on your business aims. But don’t head in blind. … Read more

Something’s different. As Brexit builds to a close, there’s more confidence in the air. It’s all down to alternative asset finance – and what the Finance Leasing Association (FLA) have to say about it. A fresh FLA report has come at the perfect time. We’d like to highlight the implications for your business and its … Read more

Getting a loan through traditional lending is more difficult than ever. Small and growing businesses can be turned down for all sorts of reasons. Most of these are beyond your control. However, you may genuinely need more information and securities on your side. Even alternative lenders – a much freer source of finance – ask … Read more

Once in a while, you need to serve up something new for your guests. As much as they appreciate consistency, the same meals and concepts aren’t going to cut it forever. Rejuvenating your restaurant could see profits and local interest skyrocket. But a lot of that depends on how you finance these investments. Join us … Read more