Commercial finance is a competitive and continually evolving industry, which is why it’s so important for lenders and brokers to stay ahead of the competition by adopting new technologies. Brokers, in particular, can find themselves easily bogged down when it comes to packaging and qualifying applicants. In order to deliver a highly […]

In the competitive world of business finance, staying ahead of the curve is key. Whether you’re developing a deep understanding of market trends or effectively performing KYC/KYB analysis, those in the B2B finance industry know how important it is to stay one step ahead of the competition. Of course, if you work […]

Essential B2B credit solutions your business should be using Worldwide, the B2B payments market is approximately worth a colossal £191 trillion and is only set to grow. With digital payments comprising the vast majority of B2B transactions – a number that is continually increasing with at least 80% of businesses focusing on […]

The benefits of risk-based decision making Risk. It’s an inescapable factor that must be considered when you operate in the B2B lending, brokerage and wider finance spheres. When it comes to onboarding your customers, being aware of the risks posed by the potential customer from a credit, operational or legal perspective is […]

Automating B2B due diligence Due diligence is an essential part of the onboarding process for any B2B organisation. When large sums of money are involved – as is the case for those operating in B2B finance, brokerage, lending, and other financial services – the importance of due diligence is only enhanced. But, […]

What is lead scoring and how can you do it efficiently? When working in the B2B space, assessing the quality of potential prospects is essential. This is especially important for lenders, brokers, finance companies,  sales and marketing companies and anyone else operating in industries where the quality of the clients you work […]

A step-by-step guide to checking the creditworthiness of a company Creditworthiness is key when it comes to offering financial services to businesses. From determining a business’ level of financial stability and ability to repay loans, to understanding how they operate, assessing creditworthiness is a core aspect of due diligence before taking on […]

Effectively carrying out due diligence on a company with Companies House data Conducting effective due diligence on a business is essential to company’s operating in a range of sectors. Whether involved in accounting, business lending and brokerage, property, insurance or any of the other myriad industries where accurate due diligence is of […]

How to perform a credit analysis of a company Analysing the credit of a company is essential to anyone planning on making a financial decision about a business. By acquiring a company credit report, analysing the data, and implementing your findings into the processes of your business, you’ll be able to effectively […]

How to check business credit references Gross lending for UK businesses is projected to reach almost £500 billion in the 2023 financial year. With so much capital at stake, it’s incredibly important for business lenders, brokers and others in the business finance landscape to have access to up-to-date and accurate information on the […]

A guide to digital transformation in the accounting industry Digital transformation At its core, digital transformation is simply the process of adopting and implementing technologies into an organisation in an effort to improve traditional processes through digital adoption. The world of digital technology moves forward at a sometimes alarming pace, and it […]

Why business credit risk scores are so important Business credit risk scores allow brokers, lenders and other financial institutions to accurately judge the creditworthiness of companies. A good business risk score allows businesses to agree more flexible credit terms, borrow more capital or win new and better business. A low score, on […]

Pivots can be instrumental in helping a business achieve success. Rarely will a company be launched off the back of the idea that will eventually make them a household name. In fact, it’s very common for businesses to re-evaluate their situation and make major changes to one of the fundamental aspects of […]

COVID-19 had a huge impact on digital marketing and commerce, forcing many industries to re-think about the way they operate. While the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic had a very negative impact in many areas, it could prove to have had a positive impact on the ecommerce industry. Why do we expect to see […]

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on society at the start of 2020. Now, with the government’s call to implement as much social distancing and self-isolation as possible, more people than ever have begun working from home. Some businesses have excelled during this time of self-isolation and social distancing, shifting to a […]

If we get away from all the jargon, marketing is about putting your business in front of the right people and while they’re paying attention. More and more, we’re reaching for our headphones for entertainment, enjoyment, and online shopping.  This is how your business can get involved in the voice revolution. There […]

How Google Chromes developer tools could change the way we use smartphone apps At the last Chrome Dev Summit, Google announced that Chrome will start offering ‘instantaneous experiences’. This will make it possible for us to complete fast processes and functions on our phone’s browser, instead of downloading and logging into an […]

How will removing ‘likes’ affect your business social media engagement? Likes have been a big part of how we use social media platforms since the very beginning. Instagram has likes, Twitter has likes and retweets, and Facebook now has a whole range of post reactions. Social media is built on sharing and […]