Using Intellectual Property to Add Value to your Business
Intellectual Property (IP) protection is important for many businesses, but the process can seem daunting. We spoke with Ben Travers, Head of IP, IT and Data Protection at Stephens Scown, to explore the different options and how they might benefit your business....
What Makes An Effective Board?
SWIG Finance supports hundreds of new and growing South West SMEs every year. Our experience tells us that those companies with growth aspirations are far more likely to achieve and sustain their ambitions with the backing of a well- rounded and experienced board of...
The 5 Pillars of Cornish Economy
As Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly begin to open back up following lockdown, Brent Treloar, Business Development Manager for the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund, takes a look at the 5 pillars of Cornish economy, which will play a key role in kickstarting...
Coronavirus – Practical Advice on Funding Working Capital
Managing cash flow has always been a priority focus for businesses but the coronavirus lockdown has magnified this considerably. A question we have been frequently asked is – my business uses an invoice discounting facility, but with a sharp downturn in revenue,...