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.
Top Tips on Applying for Start Up Finance
One of our experts, Mark Thayre, shares his top tips to give you the best chance of success with your Start Up Loans application.
Business Loan Fund Hits £1m Milestone in Two Months
A new loan fund designed to support the south west’s small businesses has lent over £1m in just over two months.
CBILS Boost for Luxury Travel Specialists
Travel specialists, Holiday Architects, has become the latest business to benefit from the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.
Cookie Queen Raises Dough for Expansion
Artisan cookie sandwich maker, Cookie Queen, has received £25,000 in Start Up funding via SWIG Finance to expand the business.
Funding Supports Tech for Healthcare
Exeter-based healthcare tech business Spatial Quotient is the latest business to benefit from Debt Funding through SWIG Finance.
Is Your Business Ready for an Upturn?
As many small businesses focus on surviving the economic downturn, we explore the key considerations for taking advantage of an upturn.
Surviving and Thriving in the Face of Adversity
How Cornwall’s business community can begin to recover following the economic downturn caused by COVID-19? SWIG Finance asks the experts.
Start Up Funding for Cutting Tool Specialist
Cornish entrepreneur, Mike Jackson, has received a £25,000 boost from the Start Up Loans Company via SWIG Finance.
Fast Growth for Ethical Food Business
In just four years, SWIG Finance customer Yumello has transitioned from a start-up to an established national business
CBILS Boost for Devon Digital Agency
Exeter-based WNW Digital has received a £100k CBILS- backed loan to support its business continuity and growth during COVID-19.