The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur – October

The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur – October

Nov 23, 2022 | Knowledge

In the October update of The Diary of a Start Up Entrepreneur, we continue taking you behind the scenes and bringing you up to speed on Marnie’s progress. Actions Taken “The website is now live! We also released the booking system and our Early Bird ticket sales which...
Personal Survival Budget – What, Why and How

Personal Survival Budget – What, Why and How

Oct 26, 2022 | Knowledge

If you need funding for your start-up or early-stage business, a government-backed Start Up Loan might be one of your options. As part of your Start Up Loan application, you’ll need to produce a Personal Survival Budget (PSB). So, what is a Personal Survival...
The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur – October

The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur – September

Oct 19, 2022 | Knowledge

As we continue to take you behind the scenes and shed light on the real-life hurdles that entrepreneurs encounter, in this first instalment of The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur, Marnie will bring you up to speed on her start-up journey so far. Actions Taken “It’s...
The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur – October

The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur – Introduction

Sep 28, 2022 | Knowledge

Creating a brand-new venture is an exciting time for any entrepreneur. But, as many start-up owners will know, the highs often come with lows – there will be loads of challenges to overcome. To help paint a realistic picture of the rollercoaster that you will...
Keep it Local by Supporting Your Local Businesses

Keep it Local by Supporting Your Local Businesses

Nov 15, 2021 | Knowledge, SWIG News

As the saying goes “when you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance”. Having worked with small businesses for over 30 years, we at SWIG Finance have seen this with our own eyes. With Small- to Medium-sized businesses making up 99% of the...
Is Your Business Ready for an Upturn?

Is Your Business Ready for an Upturn?

Nov 24, 2020 | Knowledge, SWIG News

Many small businesses are right now focused on surviving the economic downturn, but what are the key considerations in taking advantage of an upturn when it comes? It is, perhaps, surprising to learn that having battled through the downturn, those same businesses can...