Business Finance Matters (BFM)
Fully supported and endorsed by The Guild of Business Finance Professionals (bfpguild.org), the podcast's final episode of season 2 reflects on the guests and supporters who have contributed.
Hosted by David Grosse and Trevor Pirie, the podcast focuses on all matters that are relevant to the business finance marketplace.
David and Trevor have both worked in the business finance space for over 35 years.
David is the founder of Number Eight Business Finance and specialises in providing advice and access to all business finance products available today.
Trevor is the founder of Alexander Angel and provides independent consultancy to lenders, brokers and software companies. He has also been instrumental in coordinating and founding The Guild of Business Finance Professionals. https://bfpguild.org/
The main cause of the podcast is to help provide a bigger signpost and voice for those professionals that are trained, qualified and are providing an essential support mechanism for SME's that need to gain access to the best-fit finance products available.
Following the collapse of the UK high street banks in c.2008, business owners have found it difficult to find the best finance pathways. Despite various efforts with the British Business Bank and HM Treasury to support the signposting needed, all efforts have yet to be actioned or prioritised.
The podcast features guests from all areas of the market including lenders, industry experts, finance intermediaries and business owners.
Business Finance Matters (BFM)
The Business Owner - Robert Schogger from Metspace London Ltd explains why business owners should not engage directly with lenders
Season 3 kicks off with a candid conversation featuring Robert Schogger, co-founder of Metspace London Ltd.
Robert shares his journey from leaving school at 17 to building a successful business, moving from an entry-level "gofer" role in the 1980s to running his own company. A key part of that story is his evolving relationship with business finance...from using post-dated cheques to securing credit lines with established lenders like Arkle Finance of Weatherbys Bank.
A big part of Robert’s success has been his long-term connection with Guild member Nash Giardina at Ideal Leasing & Finance. Their relationship, which spans over two decades, highlights how valuable it is for business owners to work with professionals who truly understand the finance landscape.
This episode dives into the importance of finding the right lender, the right finance product, and how hard that still is in today's market. Robert also shares his frustration with the lack of clear signposting available for business owners trying to navigate the maze funding options.
One question that was asked..."Is the UK the only nation in the world that consists of so many lenders offering so many finance options?" If so, are UK businesses in a unique business finance black hole?
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