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.
Funding for IT Specialist Boosts Social Mobility
IT and education specialist, Kath Black IT Education, has received funding to propel the business forwards and boost social mobility.
Funding Leads Dog Walking Business on New Adventure
Bristol-based dog walking business, Clifton Dog Squad, has received funding via The Start Up Loans Company to boost their credentials.
Funding Brings Agri-Machinery Business into New Pastures
Agri Market Insight & Access Ltd (AMIA) receives £100k in funding to support growth plans including the creation of two new jobs.
Our August Bulletin is Out!
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.
Climbing Centre’s Ascent to Success
The Tide Climbing Centre in Wadebridge is one of the latest businesses to benefit from Start Up funding accessed via SWIG Finance.
Do Your Market Research
SWIG’s Business Manger, Mike Chapman, takes a look at the importance of conducting market research to help you gain competitive advantage.
Business Plans – Beyond the Facts & Figures
SWIG Finance’s Business Manager, Nicki Kimberley, explores why it’s important to include personal elements within your business plans.
Pet Furniture Business Gets Tails Wagging
A Plymouth-based pet furniture manufacturer, Plymouth Paws Furniture, has become the latest startup venture to receive funding through SWIG Finance.
CIOSIF Loan Supports Independent Music Publisher
Penryn based independent publishing company, Red Planet Publishing Limited, has received an £80,000 loan from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF).
Running out of Cash – How Crisis drives Business Acceleration
As part of our guest content series, we speak to Lloyd Brina, Senior Manager for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly UK Network at British Business Bank (BBB), to find out how innovation is generated through a crisis.