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When growth opportunities arise, waiting for the perfect grant can sometimes cost more than it saves. James Ryan explores why businesses should focus on securing the right funding at the right time, weighing the benefits of grants, commercial finance and other funding options to support sustainable growth.
24/07/2026
Balancing growth ambitions with day-to-day cashflow can be challenging, particularly when existing borrowing limits a business's ability to invest. A growing bathroom showroom retailer wanted to recruit new staff and open an additional showroom, but high repayments on an existing facility were restricting cashflow. UMi Get Funding helped identify a solution that reduced financial pressure and created capacity for expansion.
20/07/2026
Managing multiple borrowing facilities can become increasingly complex as a business grows. Different lenders, repayment terms and monthly payments can place unnecessary pressure on cashflow and make it harder to focus on future opportunities. A handcrafted homeware manufacturer in Wales faced this challenge and turned to UMi Get Funding to secure a solution that simplified borrowing, reduced costs and supported growth.
20/07/2026
North Shields-based Brace-Yourself has secured £150,000 in funding through NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance to increase capacity ahead of the UK launch of Novak Djokovic's new Incrediwear range, helping the business scale operations, strengthen fulfilment and support continued growth.
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A NATIONAL business roadshow that kicked off in Newcastle on 17 March saw over 180 meetings take place between businesses and national funders, investors and advisers, securing offers of over £2 million in deals.
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Get to know Gemma, Business Funding Executive at UMi Get Funding. Discover her journey across grants, debt finance and funding readiness, and how she helps businesses move forward with confidence.
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Get to know Julie Cuthbertson, Chief Funding Solutions Officer at UMi. Learn about her career in corporate finance and how she leads UMi Get Funding to make business finance clearer, simpler and more accessible.
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Get to know Phil Coates, Business Funding Adviser at UMi Get Funding. From banking and brokerage to helping businesses navigate the lending market, discover the experience he brings to supporting SMEs.
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The commercial property finance market can be difficult to navigate, particularly for first‑time investors. Lender appetite varies widely, loan‑to‑value thresholds can be restrictive, and pricing and flexibility are not always transparent. For many businesses, understanding which funding route best supports both short‑term transactions and long‑term strategy is a significant challenge.
21/04/2026