A recent study by the Business Reporter showed that data is key to the success for SMEs. It enables them to see how their business is doing, know what their customers want and identify areas for development and opportunities. Using Artificial Intelligence (wait – what is AI?)  to harness data of predictive analytics tools how … Read more

Located just 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport is a traditional Fish and Chip shop, run by Bally. Originally, Bally worked as an IT project manager but helped out at his friend’s fish and chip shop alongside this. He enjoyed the work so much, that he wanted to pursue a career in the catering industry and … Read more

Businesses are borrowing to grow as well as to survive

A lot of recent research is suggesting that SME’s will be crucial in Britain’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, however, will the small businesses be given the funding they need to help heave the country out of the economic black hole?

Chancellors budget to building the economy back better

During his autumn budget, the Chancellor announced several different governmental spending avenues to ensure a strong economic bounce back after the coronavirus pandemic. In our previous blog post, we spoke about the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) extension until 30th June 2022, however the government has pledged more to businesses to ensure a healthy post pandemic … Read more

Guide to leasing and loans

Whether you’re starting your business from new, growing your existing business to make improvements, or expanding to a new site, we’re with you on your finance journey, and we can support your goals. Leasing? Buying assets? Need a business loan? Your bank won’t lend because of what you’re buying? Here’s where we come in. We … Read more

Even with two profitable outlets, lenders were steering clear of financing fish and chip shop Sam’s Fish Bar. But having grown wise to alternative solutions, co-owner Navjit Chatha knew where to go instead, helping his family enterprise move on to their next stage of growth. The Chatha family has been operating fish and chip takeaways … Read more

Startup fitness centres face considerable competition in their market. Johnson Reed, however, managed to give John Grindrod a strong start, securing finance for his multi-layered health concept… John has worked in the fitness industry for most of his life. Starting as a lifeguard when he graduated school, he got a taste for personal training, working … Read more

Three friends sought to transform a Chelmsford store into one of the best salons in the region. Equipment, however, is expensive in this line of work. Johnson Reed became a crucial partner for alternative finance. Just ask Paul, Sean and Sheema… Not all business is underpinned by a lifelong dream. Paul, for instance, hatched the … Read more

When Craig Bernhardt retired at the age of 47, he decided to pursue his long-held dream of opening his very own gym. Craig had a clear idea of what he wanted to create – a different type of exercise centre with bespoke equipment and kit. The problem was, he couldn’t get the financing… The banks … Read more

After the success of his brother’s chicken restaurant in Toronto, The Real Jerk, Rodney Campbell wanted to set up another venue in London. The prospect of catering equipment leasing, however, was closed off – until Johnson Reed showed the way through… The Real Jerk has, over the last 33 years, become the no.1 spot for … Read more