Following our highly successful SME Finance event in 2020, we are delighted to share with you the key takeaways from last month’s follow- up event: SME Finance – The Year Ahead. For the debate, we brought together a fresh panel of local and national industry experts...
A new loan fund designed to support the south west’s small businesses has lent over £1m in just over two months. The South West Loans Fund, managed by not-for-profit company SWIG Finance, provides business loans of up to £250,000. The lending is currently backed by...
SWIG Finance welcomes yesterday’s announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak that the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme (CBILS) is being extended until the end of November 2020. This means that any businesses who are experiencing difficulties as a result of...
This month, Lloyd Brina, Senior Manager at British Business Bank shares his insight on driving innovation. We also have our latest case studies and top tips from our Business Managers. Click here to view.
SWIG Finance is supporting South West SMEs who have been affected by COVID-19. We have partnered with British Business Bank to provide government backed loans through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). As an accredited CBILS lender, we can...
A Padstow business specialising in dog care products has benefited from a loan from the £40m Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment fund (CIOSIF). Slickers Doghouse received the £32,000 loan as part of a £97,000 support package in order to develop its products,...