Bibby Financial Services

When the news is full of uncertainty around supply chains and international markets, one thing remains clear: businesses need flexibility to adapt. At BFS we help SMEs stay resilient with funding solutions that keep cashflow strong and growth plans on track, even when the global picture changes. While you can’t control the headlines, you can control how prepared you are. 👉 Read the full BBC story here: https://ow.ly/OJfI50XzS4W 💬 How is your business planning for 2026? 🚀 Let’s start the conversation: https://ow.ly/Qi3F50XzS4V #SMEs #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #BusinessFinance #Cashflow

Wishing a happy St Andrew’s Day to our Scottish colleagues! I’m sure our dedicated team are out celebrating today, but will be back in the office and ready for business tomorrow. From Glasgow to the Highlands, we’re proud to have colleagues with deep knowledge of the Scottish market and a passion for helping businesses access the funding they need to survive, thrive and grow. You can find out more about the team and how they can help here 👉 https://ow.ly/ybOH50Xz4KF James Tristan Hart Gayle Robertson John Smyth Jennifer McGuffie Joseph Devine

We're delighted to secure some great media coverage following our recently agreed facility for Diverse Recruitment Group, a group of five companies specialising in temporary staff across the health and social care sector. Having already supported an acquisition earlier this year, we moved at pace to provide the £12m Confidential Invoice Discounting facility across the group. Our funding will free up cashflow and unlock the working capital Diverse Group need to drive both organic and acquisitive growth. Tommy Love, Managing Director of the Diverse Group, said: "BFS supported at a critical time for our business. Their ability to respond quickly, understand the complexity of a multi-entity structure and increase our facility within tight time-frames made all the difference." Read more about the deal here ➡️ https://ow.ly/7qaX50Xz64j #BFS #BibbyFinancialServices #SupportingBusinessAsUsual Christian Nolan Elliott Butlin Rachel Hollett Kate Jackson Ashley Weddle Steve Nixon

SMEs remain optimistic, but uncertainty is holding them back. As our UK MD Derek Ryan points out, many small businesses are delaying investment decisions until after the Autumn Budget, as higher costs and economic uncertainty continue to weigh heavily. Read the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/oV5R50XxznA #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #BFS

On Friday, one of our Corporate Communications colleagues spent the day volunteering at her local homeless charity, The Shrewsbury Ark, as part of our Donate a Day initiative. She got a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work they do including providing hot meals, beds for daytime rest, clothing, advice, health checks and a safe space for those who need it most. Donate a Day allows BFS colleagues to take paid days off so they can give back to their communities and support causes close to their hearts. We’re proud to see our teams making a real difference! #DonateADay #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #BibbyCompass #CommunityMatters #BibbyFinancialServices #GivingBack #Volunteering

Confidence is on hold. Over 4 in 10 UK SMEs say they are delaying big investment decisions until after the Autumn Budget announcement. This pause reflects uncertainty around what measures, if any, will support growth and stability. Our latest SME Confidence Tracker shows how sentiment is shifting across the SME landscape. From investment plans to hiring decisions, confidence levels are closely tied to government policy and economic signals. What measures would give your business the green light to invest? Tax incentives? Funding support? Regulatory clarity? 👉 Explore the full Confidence Tracker findings here https://ow.ly/LkKl50Xu5uC #SMEConfidenceTracker #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #AutumnBudget

Late payments continue to be a major challenge for UK SMEs. According to our latest SME Confidence Tracker, small and medium-sized businesses are owed an average of £64,108 in unpaid invoices. That’s money that could be used to hire new staff, invest in equipment, launch new products or ease the pressure of juggling day-to-day finances and operations. If you're ready to stop waiting and start moving forward, invoice finance could be the solution. Get in touch with our team today 👉 https://ow.ly/ZaJG50XqWO3 Want to see what else UK SMEs are saying? Read the full SME Confidence Tracker report on our website ➡️ https://ow.ly/PTTl50XqWOx #BFS #BibbyFinancialServices #SMEs #InvoiceFinance #SupportingBusinessAsUsual

Great to see our funding support enabling growth and new opportunities for UK SMEs! https://lnkd.in/eAf-9hPA

Our recent survey of 1,000 businesses showed, despite optimism about their own prospects, high costs and economic uncertainty continue to weigh heavily. The Autumn Budget is only days away. With increased fiscal tightening expected, businesses should review strategies to maintain cashflow resilience and support growth. Read our full article on managing your business in cost-pressured times here ➡️https://ow.ly/OsqJ50XqnUf #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #BibbyFinancialServices #BFS #BusinessGrowth #SMEConfidenceTracker

We’re proud to support AMC Private Equity Ltd. with a £6.75 million funding package to facilitate their acquisition of Linsco Ltd, England’s oldest construction-focused recruitment agency. With 47 years of sector experience, Linsco is now poised to become the UK’s largest construction-focused agency. Our tailored invoice discounting facility will help both AMC and Linsco achieve their ambitious growth plans. This deal was made possible through a strong partnership approach, sector expertise and the dedication of our BFS team – led by Glenn Souter, Corporate Business Development Manager, with support from Simon Thomas, Andrew Strike, Ian Bennett and Joanna Wilkins. Jeff Cruddington, Partner of AMC Private Equity Ltd., said: “BFS supported us at every stage of the process. From the outset, they took the time get to know our business and develop a clear understanding of our goals, ultimately creating a funding facility which was precisely tailored to our needs.” #BFS #BibbyFinancialServices #SupportingBusinessAsUsual