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.
What Makes An Effective Board?
As part of our guest content series, we approached Executive Recruitment Specialists, Moon Executive Search, to give their views on makes an effective board.
The Art of Virtual Networking
As online networking becomes the new normal, Business Manager Rachael Taylor shares her insight on how to best navigate the virtual networking landscape.
The 5 Pillars of Cornish Economy
Brent Treloar, Business Development Manager for the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund, takes a look at the 5 pillars of Cornish economy.
Life is Sweet for Vegan Candy Company
Life is sweet for Plymouth- based business The Conscious Candy Company which has just received a £20,000 Start Up Loan boost.
Top Tips for Navigating your CBILS Application
SWIG Finance’s Business Manager, Jordan Berg, provides his top tips on navigating the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme application process.
The Coconut Tree Preserves its Roots with Funding
The independent Sri Lankan street food chain, The Coconut Tree, has received government- backed funding to withstand business disruption.
SWIG Finance – Supporting South West SMEs
As an accredited CBILS lender, we can provide small business loans from £50,001 up to £250,000 to businesses in the South West region.
Little Kitchen Receives Funding to Support Big Ideas
Bristol- based Little Kitchen Cookery School, has received a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) loan of £60,000.
Re-opening Your Business Post COVID-19
SWIG Finance Business Manager, Mike Chapman, shares his tips on how businesses can begin to align their strategies with the post-COVID landscape and start to identify their ‘new normal’.
Town Pub Receives Funding to Support Business Continuity
Sally Pussey’s Inn at Royal Wootton Bassett has received a £60,000 SWIG Finance loan to support its business continuity during the Coronavirus pandemic.