One of our senior finance consultants fancied a day at the seaside recently, so he nipped down to Great Yarmouth for a short break. But far be it from him to waste his time on frivolities – and it was far too cold for a paddle in the sea anyway. But he did come back … Read more
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An important aspect of Johnson Reed’s service is the ability to work with sector specialist suppliers – it’s very often through them that we arrange many of our finance deals. One such specialist is Matrix, a fitness equipment vendor with whom we have had an important partnership recently. Matrix is our crucial link to the … Read more
When you’ve been around for as long as Charlesworth Press, you know that your success in the printing world is reliant upon replacing elderly kit before it’s too late, as well as staying up-to-date with technology to make sure you are maximising your internal operations and efficiencies. Wakefield-based H Charlesworth was founded by members of … Read more
Design and marketing companies are reliant upon up-to-date software. After all, they have to maintain credibility in a high-tech marketplace with their clients – and top marketing companies have got to that position because they are servicing blue-chip companies that are themselves equally clued up on current developments. Located in the historic silk town of … Read more
The Chancellor George Osborne missed an opportunity to use business rates to help small and medium-sized businesses, including indoor play operators, in the UK, says Mark Johnson of equipment finance specialist Johnson Reed. The Chancellor had been under increasing pressure from within the Cabinet to extend business rate relief beyond next year, but confirmed during … Read more
Some new research just announced has shown that many SME companies are either unaware of the avenues available for IT finance leasing, or simply haven’t considered it. At a time when budgets are severely stretched, the researchers have suggested that a lot more should be done in the industry to persuade smaller companies to appreciate … Read more
In a world where small companies need to preserve cash resources as much as they can to make funds available for extraordinary costs and emergency situations, it’s refreshing to learn of a means of extending your credit even further. Invoice finance, or cash flow finance, has been available for some time, but there appears to … Read more
Behind every successful company these days, there usually lurks a friendly Rottweiler – someone who is firm but fair, is usually happy to stay in the background, but whose contribution to the smooth running of the operation is invaluable. We asked Carol Seery some searching questions. 1: What is your role at Johnson Reed and … Read more
Bucklebury Farm Park in Reading is a magical venue for children. It offers a great day out, whatever the weather, that appeals to the whole family, as well as school groups and other organisations. Interests include a deer park, farm animals, tractor rides and play areas. They also offer facilities for children’s birthday parties. You … Read more
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