Finance Awards 2019

25 | SME NEWS - Finance Awards 2019 Getting a prompt response is essential in a time critical situation, and this is especially true in matters of finance. Being able to guarantee a quick loan can make a huge difference in being able to take advantage of an opportunity. No one understands this better than BusinessxBridge, so we thought we would have a closer look at how this award- winning company do things differently. Best Independent SME Finance Consultancy 2019 - South East England BusinessxBridge Operating out of Bromley in Kent, this finance and utility firm promises its clients forward-thinking, fast responses to match today’s modern markets. Taking care to remove the out-of-date credit questions that waste their client’s time, a simple application process can be completed online within minutes, with the promise to get a decision to clients within two hours. With free, bespoke quotes available, the accessibility of BusinessxBridge sets it apart from other financing firms. Offering small UK businesses business and utility loads, BusinessxBridge has seen a rapid growth in lending to small businesses which appreciate the agility of the firm. The speed of their service allows them to take advantages of opportunities as they present themselves, with the opportunity to take advantages of both unsecured and secured finance. The success of the firm lies with the connections that BusinessxBridge forms with its clients. For the team working there, nothing is valued more highly. This has led to an incredibly positive financial performance over the past twelve months, with over £5million funded to clients. This is achieved through knowing clients well, which path they are taking and which path to take in order to achieve a pass rate. A pass rate of 95% shows that this is a system that encourages success and that actively assisting clients leads to more business. For lenders, the relationships are equally as strong, with lending panels going up to 200 lenders, and BusinessxBridge looking to grow this in the future too. Working with high street lenders to private lenders demonstrates the variety of people that BusinessxBridge is willing to work with. To keep good connections, regular meetings allows both parties to stay on top of the changes in a constantly evolving industry. The relational approach to the finance industry translates to the staff too. An innovative, experienced team provides the backbone of BusinessxBridge’s business, operating under as little pressure as possible to ensure that they are happy and able to work to the best of their ability. A friendly relationship between employees and management means that there is a positive atmosphere in the office and if something is wrong, staff feel comfortable referring the matter upwards. In this way, BusinessxBridge are able to consistently offer their clients the right advice and service. Looking forward, the wider finance industry is an uphill struggle, with opportunities becoming more and more challenging to take advantage of. With changes ahead for UK businesses, BusinessxBridge are in just the right position to offer personalised assistance to someone who can and will help their company. The team at BusinessxBridge support financial brokers and businesses through the credit cycle, providing sustainable financing solutions and are set to continue this tried and tested approach. Demand for credit remains high, although clients are looking to access this credit in different ways. To counter this, BusinessxBridge are keen to develop into other financial areas such as commercial finance and bridging finance. This will allow them to generate more quality deals for their existing clients. Despite the ongoing uncertainty and changes in the industry for all, BusinessxBridge seem sure that the overall growth seen in 2019 will continue through 2020 and for the foreseeable future. BusinessxBridge is a firm that has built its business on providing a forward-thinking approach to lending. Throwing away the out-of- date and rebuilding from the ground up, it has created a new way of serving clients. With rapid growth, a high success rate and a vision on changing the future, we’re sure that this dynamic financial consultancy will be around for many years to come. Contact: Dhananjoy Das Company: BusinessxBridge Web Address: www.businessxbridge.co.uk Telephone: 0208 6919 139