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Business Finance Matters (BFM)
Supported by The Guild of Business Finance Professionals, the podcast is now into season 4 and breaks out into full visual!
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 each worked in the business finance space for over 35 years.
David is the founder of Number Eight Business Finance and provides guidance and access to most of the business finance products available today.
Trevor provides independent consultancy to lenders, brokers and software companies. He has also been instrumental in coordinating and founding The Guild of Business Finance Professionals.
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 for SME business owners that need to gain access to the best-fit finance products available.
The podcast features guests from all areas of the market including lenders, industry experts, finance intermediaries and business owners.
Episodes
35 episodes
Finance in Fifteen - Understanding Lending Behaviour & Criteria for UK Business Owners
In this episode, hosts David and Trevor explore why the lending market is packed with so many different lenders, and why each one operates with its own approach to underwriting and risk.They discuss the growing challenges business owner...
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Finance in Fifteen - What is the key to starting a new business?
Starting a business has never been more challenging. From an initial idea to an ambitious start up, the country continues to try and promote a nation that is wanting more entrepreneurs and small business owners. But turning an idea into a susta...
Finance in Fifteen - How the Relationship Between Banks & SMEs Has Changed
In this episode, David and Trevor take a closer look at how the relationship between banks and small businesses has changed over time, and whether things might finally be shifting again.They reflect on the fallout from the 2008 financia...
Finance in Fifteen - Short-Term Lending
Short-term business funding is becoming more common, and more visible across the market. In this episode, David and Trevor look at the rise of non-bank lenders offering 12 to 24 month business loans, and why so many businesses are turning to th...
Finance in Fifteen - Cashflow Management
Cash really is king and in this festive episode, David and Trevor discuss why cashflow is the true lifeline of any successful business.They explore how business owners can better understand, monitor and manage their cash position to stay...
Finance in Fifteen - Budgeting for Growth
Once a business finds its footing and gains confidence in where it’s heading, the real challenge begins: funding growth the right way. Growth takes more than ambition…it takes careful budgeting, smart cashflow planning, and making s...
Finance in Fifteen - Funding Options for Start Up Businesses
In this episode, David & Trevor tackle one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs: how to access funding as a brand-new startup or during those crucial early years of trading.They share some of the ways that David has been ab...
Finance in Fifteen - An understanding of Interest Rates
In this episode, David and Trevor dig into a topic business owners are raising more and more: interest rates and what do they actually equate to in terms or cost to the business. Banks and other lenders alike, price interest to ens...
Finance in Fifteen - What are the different Legal Charges taken by Lenders
In this final block of *Finance in Fifteen*, David and Trevor look at why lenders protect themselves by taking a legal charge over a business and/or specific assets.In the previous episode, they explained why lenders ask for Personal Gu...
Finance in Fifteen - Personal Guarantees
Most markets come with plenty of moving parts, and business finance is no different. In this episode, David and Trevor talk through why lenders ask for Personal Guarantees (PGs), what they mean, and how they affect the people signing the...
Finance in Fifteen - Preparing for finance
In this Finance in Fifteen episode, David and Trevor have an honest conversation about the hurdles many business owners run into when they try to secure funding and, in particular, if the business in question has not undertaken the basic...
Finance in Fifteen - What is a Business Finance Intermediary?
A new season, a fresh approach: the Business Finance Matters podcast is back, continuing to be the only podcast that supports UK business owners who are navigating the complex world of finance—whether they are seeking funding or simply w...
The Lender - Paul Marston, CEO, FSE Group; Projection driven businesses seeking access to finance, that other lenders can't do!
In this episode, David and Trevor speak with Paul Marston, CEO of The FSE Group and Non-Executive Director at Allica Bank.Paul knew from the age of 11 that he wanted to work in banking. Today, that passion continues as he focuses on supp...
A Little Filler - A bit of Bom Dia. New Guild member shout outs and...NEWS!
In this short episode, Dave and Trev share a few updates from The Guild of Business Finance Professionals, including news about new members joining the cause.Dave takes a break from his holiday to join Trevor for a quick conversation abo...
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...
Special Episode - The Guild's reaction following the recent Government 'Call for Evidence'
In this special episode, David and Trevor sit down with Stephen Bassett, Chair of The Guild of Business Finance Professionals, to talk about the state of business lending in the UK.On March 13, 2025, the Government launched a call for ev...
A Final Filler - Guild AGM set for 3 June. Funding Circle meeting and a round up of Season 2
Reflections, Insights, and What’s NextIn the final episode of Season 2, David and Trevor take a well-earned break in the stunning Algarve and look back on the standout moments from the past nine episodes.As the BFM Podcast ...
The Business Owner & Must-Listen Episode Alert! - Step into the outdoors with Rootd Adventure
In this inspiring episode, Dave and Trev sit down with Joe Regan, one half of a brotherly duo behind Rootd Adventure Limited—a business dedicated to delivering unforgettable residential adventure experiences for primary and secondary sch...
A Little Filler - Rory Underwood becomes Honorary Ambassador of The Guild
After the hugely popular episode with Rory Underwood, Dave and Trev are thrilled to announce that Rory has officially joined The Guild’s mission as an Honorary Ambassador.This episode also dives into growing concerns about the state of t...
Special Guest - RORY UNDERWOOD MBE DL
In this episode, Dave and Trev sit down with rugby legend and business owner Rory Underwood. From his illustrious sports career to his time in the Royal Air Force, Rory opens up about the challenges he’s faced i...
A Little Filler - Special Guest Announcement
As they gear up for the next episode dropping at the end of the week, Dave and Trev tease some clues about their exciting special guest. Also, this is good news for the show’s growth and listenership, too!In other updates, there's more n...
The Business Owner - High Five to Neil in Fife. Dry January ends and the 6 Nations starts.
With the holiday season now a distant memory, this episode returns to spotlighting a business owner who successfully built their company with the support of a business finance professional and Guild member, Charlie Wilson at Asset & General...
Another little filler - 2 mugs, talk about mugs; business failures on the rise; ends with a cheese story
The boys have returned from their festive adventures! Trev enjoyed sunny days on the Southampton docks, while Dave endured the cold on the Algarve—or maybe it was the other way around. Either way, they’re back, and this episode is packed with t...
The Business Owner - Martin Lewis vs Martin Kemp - Christmas Special
In this final episode of the year, David and Trevor bring some much-needed festive cheer to the often serious and challenging world of business finance. Their efforts are made even merrier by the lively presence of guest Martin Lewis, founder o...
WE ARE BACK...with Bells, Bagpipes, Baldness and a smidge of business chat!
After a sun-soaked break enjoying beers and beaches in the Algarve, Dave and Trev are back!Riding on the success of Series 1, the duo couldn’t resist returning for another round of lighthearted chatter. This time, they’ve teamed up with ...