Business performance these days could be equated to battery life. And we all know that Duracell’s AAA batteries last the longest. But what effect will it have on Britain’s SMEs now that the country’s credit rating has been downgraded from AAA to AA1? Will our companies still be able to perform as well as that … Read more
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If you’re thinking of launching a new children’s play centre, make sure you come to Johnson Reed first. We know all the ins and outs of the soft play sector, and we can advise on the best soft play equipment finance available on the market. That’s what the Purple Monster Play Centre did recently in … Read more
Johnson Reed has a lot of experience in the medical sector. We can be relied upon to help to provide the right medical equipment finance, whatever the need. One of our specialist areas is the supply of IT hardware and software to elderly care home and care home services, where care is given on both … Read more
A client of ours is a leading supplier of soft play products. Things like multi-piece brick kits that help kids to stack, count, throw, lift, construct and build. Or themed soft play balls, on the largish size at 700mm diameter. Or ball pool balls. Do you know you need at least 2,000 balls to fill … Read more
Anyone in business will probably tell you that they seem to be facing never ending uphill battles. Unless you’re one of those rare people born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you may well spend more of your time bemoaning all the bad luck, rather than rejoicing in the good luck that comes your … Read more
At Johnson Reed, we’ve learnt a lot about the way various businesses regard their future prosperity, and across the years we’ve identified typical sectors that can benefit from our expertise. As part of that expertise, we consider ourselves to be very efficient at recognising people’s needs and acting swiftly to deliver funding for them. We … Read more
When you enjoy the kind of reputation that Champneys do, you don’t skimp on the finer details of pandering to the diverse tastes of your well-heeled guests. Known for their spa resorts and day spa offerings, they provide daily relaxation and fitness classes in sleek gyms, to anyone wanting detox, weight loss or overall wellness … Read more
Fitted Furniture Solutions is a company that provides consulting services for the design, costing, procurement and installation of fitted office furniture, mainly to the public sector. Based in Accrington, Lancashire, they have over fifty years of experience in providing refurbishment and new build projects for schools, colleges and academies throughout the UK. With all that … Read more
Gym 28 is a new-start business in Astley, Manchester. It has recently been developed by a husband, wife and son partnership that wanted top of the range equipment to be the basis of their member facilities. They approached Johnson Reed for gym kit finance in the form of a 36-month loan because they knew that … Read more
When the recession started battering Neil Battye’s building business, he decided the time had come to start battering fish instead – particularly as his wife Jo and their respective families had past experience in running fish and chip shops and catering establishments across the country. There’s a secret family recipe for their batter as well, … Read more