Latest News
News, updates, opportunities and press coverage from around the South West. Read the latest news, events, opportunities and press coverage from SWIG Finance across the South West.
Rachel Secures Funding for Cornish Charity
St Petrocs has received £1,000 in funding, thanks to a nomination from SWIG Finance’s Business Manager Rachael Thomson.
Cornish Business Owner Voted Start Up Loans Ambassador
SWIG customer Sophie Rearden, from The Tide Climbing Centre, is selected as 2021/22 ambassador for the Start Up Loans programme.
Keep it Local by Supporting Your Local Businesses
Our Business Manager, Rachel Thomson, explores how shopping local can provide a wealth of benefits.
The race to Net Zero – A Conversation with Green Works
Net Zero is likely to be front of mind of many business owners. We spoke to Paul Atkinson from Green-Works to find out how SMEs can start their journey.
October’s E-newsletter is out!
Welcome to October’s e-newsletter where we round up all the latest SWIG Finance news. In this edition we share the lending trends we are seeing, along with the latest RLS case study with Bristol Cider Shop. READ E-NEWS HERE
Lending Trends through a CDFI Lens
SWIG’s Business Manager, Nicola Mapp, shares the lending trends we are seeing through the Recovery Loans Scheme.
We’re Hiring – Kickstart Marketing & Admin Assistant
As part of the government funded Kickstart Scheme, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Marketing and Admin Assistant.
September’s E-Newsletter is Out
In this edition we share practical cashflow management tips, an important Start Up Loans announcement, and we also round up our latest case studies which includes a spotlight on the sustainability champions that we have supported.
Cashflow Management and Making Your Case to Lenders
SWIG Finance’s business manager Rachael Taylor shares her top tips for successful cashflow management.
South West Start Ups Reach Major Milestone
The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has announced that it has delivered £66m to businesses in the South West region since 2012.