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Niche Food & Drink Ltd are a brand new restaurant chain-to-be in the London Islington/Clerkenwell divide. Set up by two friends and marked by their unique twist on traditional British food, Niche are poised to be the next big cool-and-quirky thing in London’s food scene.

Niche’s new restaurant is based on Rosebery Avenue, and a quick look at their gallery makes the venue look like a place that isn’t to be missed if you love food!

All of this is why when we were asked to finance kitchen and refrigeration equipment, we were more than happy to oblige!

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At Johnson Reed, we are always active in the business and social marketing fields. After all, networking in the right quarters can be the source of much needed new contacts and business wins. So we’re pleased to report that we have recently teamed up with two associations in the catering world. We are now full … Read more

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There are in the region of 20 million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the European Economic Area. They are all recognised as being a major source of employment and innovation, and their collective contribution to a country’s GDP cannot be underestimated. But what exactly is an SME? According to EU law, SME stands for … Read more

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In a further attempt to help boost the trading environment still being experienced by beleaguered small companies in the UK, the European Investment Fund (EIF), the SME credit provider established by the European Union, has issued a new fact sheet in conjunction with Leaseurope. It explains how lessors can use the EIF organisation to channel … Read more

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When you think of the word Dantes, you might automatically associate it with the word inferno – the famous journey of Dante Alighieri through hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. This couldn’t be further from the truth though in describing Dantes at the Halfway House. The only way you could possibly connect this Mediterranean-themed … Read more

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Despite the well-documented attempts by the government to inject more impetus into the bank lending scenario, it’s just been announced that lending to UK businesses between December and February has dramatically fallen by nearly £5bn. This is an indication that the Funding for Lending scheme (FLS) is still not working as hoped for, and it’s … Read more

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Payday can always be a busy time for the smaller employer. That time of the week or month when employees are expecting prompt payment for their efforts can mean that other tasks – like actually making money for the company – can slip, which is not good for business. Now however, HMRC have announced that … Read more

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The Chancellor George Osborne has lifted the spirits of British businesses in the 2013 budget, by announcing cuts in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) that will come into force next year. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is pleased with the plans, which they feel goes ‘beyond what we were asking for’. FSB national chairman John … Read more

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As part of the government’s attempts to ‘make work pay’ and generate savings in benefits, the recent Budget announced that there will be an increase in the personal allowance to £9,440 which will ‘benefit people working hard on ordinary incomes’. This will come as good news to SMEs that will hopefully benefit from the fact … Read more

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The Cottage Loaf in Llandudno has all the charm and good looks of a traditional country village pub, yet it stands in a quiet back street in the heart of the town. The Loaf, as it’s known locally, has won several awards for the quality of their beers, the attractive appearance and of course, their … Read more