Our latest news
See some of the latest news and stories from our clients, partners, as well as our blogs on how to make your business run more smoothly.
Fairoak Foods – Funding for Growth
Fairoak Foods, based in Woking, Surrey, is a private-label manufacturer specialising in premium, small-batch chilled foods such as soups, sauces, and stews. Needing business financing in order to achieve their own scale up plans, Fairoak’s were referred to Let’s Do Business Finance to support with applying for the then named Recovery Loan Scheme.
The Hang Out, Southend
In the heart of Southend, The Hang Out is creating a space that’s not just a business but a true community hub. It’s a concept that combines play, connection, and practicality—and it all started with a pinky promise and a start-up loan from Let’s Do Business Finance.
How will the 2024 Autumn Budget impact my small business?
Across the UK, owners of businesses big and small waited to hear what would be announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget, and how it might affect their operations, as well as their staff and the future of their finances. Find out more about what the changes mean for you, and how you can adapt to them.
Celebrating Business Finance Week 2024
From 24th September – 3rd October 2024, Let’s Do Business Finance took part in the British Business Bank’s #BusinessFinanceWeek campaign for the third year running – joining the mission of the British Business Bank and other financial institutions across the United Kingdom in promoting financial literacy and awareness of the options available for businesses to grow.
Let’s Do Business Finance to Deliver Surrey Decarbonisation Fund for Local SMEs
Let’s Do Business Finance is proud to announce that it has been selected as the official finance provider for Surrey County Council’s Business Decarbonisation Loan Programme, aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and charities reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient.
Ways to invest in your business
Growing your business requires strategic investments, whether for expanding operations, increasing efficiency, or reaching new markets. We go over several ways to invest in your business.
AYM - Bringing functional fashion forward
AYM, a fashion brand that began as a small, experimental venture, has become a well-recognised name in fashion, known for its unique blend of function and beauty. This case study explores AYM's journey, highlighting the highs and lows and how Let's Do Business Finance has been able to play a pivotal role in its growth and success.
Let’s Do Business Finance: Growth through the years
Established 20 years ago back in early 2004, Let’s Do Business Finance has helped over 6000 businesses across the Southeast and East of England to gain access to finance.
Business Finance Week is back for 2024 supporting UK businesses to grow
The Business Finance Week campaign from the British Business Bank returns for 2024, and Let’s Do Business Finance are proud to take part again to promote available support and options to businesses looking to grow through finance. Running from 24 September – 3 October, the campaign will include both national and regional events taking place in person and online, and cover a range of topics to support new and start up businesses as well as established and growing firms.
Unlocking Your New Business’ Potential: With a Start Up Loan
In the world of entrepreneurship, securing new business funding is often of one of the most daunting hurdles for new business owners. If you’re in the UK, a Start Up Loan could be the financial boost your business needs to get off the ground and running.
We’re now taking applications: the Growth Guarantee Scheme!
Let’s Do Business Finance is excited to announce that they are now accepting applications for the new Growth Guarantee scheme from Monday 8 July 2024.
Our 2023 Round Up!
We’re strengthening our commitment to making a positive impact on our clients and communities - through the projects we’re taking on, to changing our ways of working. We made a lot of steps towards this in 2023 - with our round up and new social impact report now live!
We Are Shapes: Shaping up nicely with a Start Up Loan from Let’s Do Business Finance
Jim and Steve from We Are Shapes, Kent, have created a new type of agency with the help of a Start Up Loan from Let’s Do Business Finance – blending together accounting and marketing services to serve small businesses across the county and beyond.
Celebrating 20 years of empowering businesses
Business finance provider Let’s Do Business Finance is delighted to be celebrating a fantastic milestone - 20 years of dedicated service in providing startup and growth loans to businesses across the South East and East of England.
What can I use a Start Up Loan for?
“Can I get a Start Up Loan for….” is a question our team at Let’s Do Business Finance hears almost every day. Every business is different, and so is every business owners situation – so your own starting point for your business and the help you need to get started can be totally unique to you. There’s a wide variety of uses for Start Up Loans, so chances are – you might be in luck!
We have a new website!
We’re proud to announce the launch of our new website, which was created to offer an increasingly user-friendly and accessible service to our prospective clients and partners