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Following the resounding success of their bars across the North West and Sheffield, the Kuckoo triumph has expanded once more. This time, to Warrington and its ready to rock! Opening strategically in time for the 2023 festivities, exhilaration spread across Warrington for the unique blend of craft mixology-led cocktails and glamorous rock and roll music. … Read more
New year, new cheer: Business confidence at its highest in January for nearly a decade! ‘The strongest start to a new year since 2016’ reports Lloyds Bank’s monthly business confidence index with businesses beginning 2024 in upbeat fashion. Interest rate cuts and lower inflation has meant the figure has risen nine points to 44%, from … Read more
Following the success of six stores across the North East, the one-stop takeaway Gills carried out a full refurbishment of the Ponteland store. A fresh new look for the north east’s favourite Chippy. Gills have just recently announced the grand opening of the restaurant dine-in service at their latest store. The buzz of the … Read more
Midland Karting races away from its competitors using JR’s Quirky Kit finance for a staggering sixth time in as many years. Midland Karting has been offering the premier outdoor go-karting experience for over 20 years, with a surface offering ultimate high-grip, high-speed racing. They have three different circuits to choose from, providing fun and adventures … Read more
When Johnson Reed was established, almost 20 years ago now, we noticed the distance between SMEs financial requirements and support offered by high-street banks growing larger by the day. That’s why our mission since 2005 hasn’t changed. We want to become the finance partner of choice for SMEs, who are the beating heart of the … Read more
One Stop Shop Opens In The Heart of The Black Country. Located on Highfields Road in Bilston, the store opened its doors to customers who were greeted with a beautiful fit-out from Store Equip Ltd which took only a matter of hours! With JR’s finance, this one-stop shop is complete with all the necessities … Read more
Community creatives of Battersea embrace JR’s quirky finance. In the shadow of the towering chimneys of Battersea Power Station lies the historic Battersea Arts Centre, a place with a radical history, inclusive spaces where communities, artists and audiences can creatively connect. A space which holds the world’s first Relaxed Venue. Aiming to embed inclusivity, accessibility … Read more
Birmingham’s Historic Jewellery Quarter’s Latest Addition: Morrisons Daily. Located on Great Hampton Street, just across from the University of Law, the new Morrsions Daily is packed to the brim with all your necessities and beyond! Using JR’s finance, the Morrisons shelves are not only stacked with great deals and fresh produce, but their in-house … Read more
Electrifying CrossFit business Rush242 opens a stimulating Spinningfields site – watch video case study here. Rush242 CrossFit CCXLII has been lifting lively and energetic new members since opening its doors in June 2023. We took a trip into Manchester to see the sensational Spinningfields site, just a stone’s throw from the City Centre. Their open … Read more
More and more SME’s choosing asset finance over traditional bank funding – here’s why. Figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have shown a 13% growth in total asset finance new business (leasing and hire purchase) in comparison to same month in 2022 (May). The UK’s asset finance industry has displayed resolve, a … Read more