finance

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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

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At Johnson Reed, we’re certainly not heading for a triple-dip recession. We’ve come through all the turmoil of 2012 and burst into another new year with our heads held high. And there’s one very clear reason why. We’re quick. And banks aren’t. Many of the clients we have been helping out recently should have been … Read more

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At Johnson Reed, we pride ourselves on the speed with which we can come to a decision to lend to our clients. In fact, because we realise that commercial requirements are often needed in a hurry, we’ve gained quite a reputation for stepping in when high street banks have simply been too slow in casting … Read more

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Much of our business at Johnson Reed stems from supplier-referred contacts. Manufacturers and distributors know companies for whom finance deals are needed, and they have to find a solution quickly to keep their clients happy. Partners in Hair is a case in point in Aberdeen. They run an independent hair salon business from a prime … Read more

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That’s what we’re used to at Johnson Reed. Any of our specialist market sectors will tell you how expertly and intelligently we regard their needs. We’ll come up with solutions that are right for you, efficiently and quickly. That’s why we get reactions from our clients like this one: “We were very pleased with the … Read more

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If you’re in the beauty salon business, keeping your head above water is crucial in such a competitive environment. And one of the best ways to stay ahead of your competition is to invest in up-to-date services and equipment. Technology is always on the move and nowhere is this more apparent than in the skincare … Read more

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A recent review of the Kings Head at Yoxford near Saxmundham, Suffolk, said, “Great choice of food, very good quality and value. We visited on a Friday night and there were about 16 of us. Somehow the chef managed to bring our menu choices out all together, that must have taken some doing. The food … Read more

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The Diplomat Hotel near Llanelli is a long-established hotel on the South Coast of Wales, owned and run by the Jenkins family. Part of the Best Western group, considerable development has been carried out over the years. With fifty luxury en-suite bedrooms, three restaurants and several function suites, the hotel has recently been restored and … Read more

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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

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Laser lipolysis. It sounds painful doesn’t it? But we’re assured that it isn’t. This is the pioneering process of non-invasive fat reduction (actually, we believe the beauty therapy industry prefers to call it ‘inch loss’) that is being carried out in thousands of beauty salons across the country these days. With obesity epidemics hitting the … Read more