Fully supported and endorsed by the Guild, with a sometimes lighthearted delivery but always with a serious message. This unique podcast strives to direct UK business owners to the professionals, our Guild members, who can guide them competently and safely through the increasingly challenging and complicated world of finance.
34 episodes
In this episode, David and Trevor take a closer look at how the relationship between banks and small businesses has changed over time, and whether things might finally be shifting again.They reflect on the fallout from the 2008 financial cr...
· Season 4 · Episode 8 · 14:17
Starting a business has never been more challenging. From an initial idea to an ambitious start up, the country continues to try and promote a nation that is wanting more entrepreneurs and small business owners. But turning an idea into a s...
· Season 4 · Episode 8 · 15:05
Short-term business funding is becoming more common, and more visible across the market. In this episode, David and Trevor look at the rise of non-bank lenders offering 12 to 24 month business loans, and why so many businesses are turning t...
· Season 4 · Episode 7 · 14:46
Cash really is king and in this festive episode, David and Trevor discuss why cashflow is the true lifeline of any successful business.They explore how business owners can better understand, monitor and manage their cash position to stay ah...
· Season 4 · Episode 6 · 14:13
Once a business finds its footing and gains confidence in where it’s heading, the real challenge begins: funding growth the right way. Growth takes more than ambition…it takes careful budgeting, smart cashflow planning, and making sure...
· 14:17
In this episode, David & Trevor tackle one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs: how to access funding as a brand-new startup or during those crucial early years of trading.They share some of the ways that David has been able...
· Season 4 · Episode 6 · 14:44
In this episode, David and Trevor dig into a topic business owners are raising more and more: interest rates and what do they actually equate to in terms or cost to the business. Banks and other lenders alike, price interest to ensure...
· Season 4 · Episode 5 · 15:37
In this final block of *Finance in Fifteen*, David and Trevor look at why lenders protect themselves by taking a legal charge over a business and/or specific assets.In the previous episode, they explained why lenders ask for Personal Guaran...
· Season 4 · Episode 4 · 13:53
Most markets come with plenty of moving parts, and business finance is no different. In this episode, David and Trevor talk through why lenders ask for Personal Guarantees (PGs), what they mean, and how they affect the people signing them.L...
· Season 4 · Episode 3 · 14:39
In this Finance in Fifteen episode, David and Trevor have an honest conversation about the hurdles many business owners run into when they try to secure funding and, in particular, if the business in question has not undertaken the basic re...
· Season 4 · Episode 2 · 13:21
A new season, a fresh approach: the Business Finance Matters podcast is back, continuing to be the only podcast that supports UK business owners who are navigating the complex world of finance—whether they are seeking funding or simply want...
· Season 4 · Episode 1 · 12:40
In this episode, David and Trevor speak with Paul Marston, CEO of The FSE Group and Non-Executive Director at Allica Bank.Paul knew from the age of 11 that he wanted to work in banking. Today, that passion continues as he focuses on support...
· Season 3 · Episode 3 · 53:54
Supported by The Guild of Business Finance Professionals, the podcast is now into season 4 and breaks out into full visual!
Hosted by David Grosse and Trevor Pirie, the podcast focuses on all matters that are relevant to the business finance marketplace.
David and Trevor have each worked in the business finance space for over 35 years.
David is the founder of Number Eight Business Finance and provides guidance and access to most of the business finance products available today.
Trevor provides independent consultancy to lenders, brokers and software companies. He has also been instrumental in coordinating and founding The Guild of Business Finance Professionals.
The main cause of the podcast is to help provide a bigger signpost and voice for those professionals that are trained, qualified and are providing an essential support for SME business owners that need to gain access to the best-fit finance products available.
The podcast features guests from all areas of the market including lenders, industry experts, finance intermediaries and business owners.
