The Secretary Magazine

South West Small Businesses Secure £17.5m Funding Boost

South West Small Businesses Secure £17.5m Funding Boost

Since 1992, SWIG Finance has injected over £97.6 million into local businesses across the South West. Now, a new £17.5 million funding injection from the British Business Bank is set to expand that impact even further. SWIGs managing director, Matt Wilde, called the deal a major milestone that provides the long-term stability needed to save … Read more

New Bristol Hire for James Hambro

Lisa-Marie Finch

James Hambro and Partners has expanded its regional presence by appointing Lisa-Marie Finch as the new business development director for its Bristol office. This strategic hire comes as the independent wealth management firm actively seeks to scale its regional footprint and strengthen its operations across the South West of England. Finch brings more than fifteen … Read more

Fleet Management decision making

Fleet management is a crucial part of the modern business. Companies in many industries rely on fleet vehicles to deliver products and services to customers, and those fleets must be properly and efficiently managed. Being a fleet manager is a complex and varied role, one that requires wearing a lot of different hats and wearing … Read more

Setting up a Legal Structure for Your Business?

The legal structure of your business will have a profound effect on the financial and legal realities of its day-to-day maintenance and administration. It will affect everything from the records you need to keep to the type and amount of tax you pay. Crucially, the legal structure of your business will also determine how much … Read more