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 […]

AI and business finance: How it affects you AI in finance is a growing trend, wherein artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are able to mimic the decision making skills of humans to enhance the workings of financial institutions and businesses. The rapid growth of AI technologies is hugely important for businesses […]

With ChatGPT’s recent rise, along with the wave of other consumer AI tools hitting the market, the relationship between AI and humans is a very hot topic. What does this mean for the future of SEO and digital industries? Will they thrive or barely survive? Terry Chiu, director of Venture Motion, gives […]

AI and the future of SEO: How ChatGPT and Google Bard will disrupt the industry By now, almost everyone online is aware of the huge uptick in AI technology we’re all experiencing. Whether you’ve seen an out-of-this-world AI-generated artwork from Midjourney, been fooled into believing Prince Harry said something completely outrageous in […]

Who are the top credit checking agencies in the UK? Credit checking is perhaps the most prominent aspect of the modern lending industry. Accessing and reading credit scores is an essential part of the underwriting process for lenders in all sectors. Whether B2B or B2C, having instant access to accurate credit information […]

Voice search itself may be nothing new, but with Amazon Alexa and Google Home hub dominating the voice assistance landscape in recent years, the importance of voice search is growing. Sam Begley, our local SEO Wizard, gives his take on how to stay ahead of the game in the coming battle of the voice. […]

Joined by Diego Borgo, Metaverse native, Web3 ambassador, NFT collector and advisor to Fortune 500 brands including Salesforce, Unilever, L’Oréal and Skoda. We cover the origins of Web 1 and Web 2 internet and delve into how Web3 could change the way that we live and do business together, listen as we discover […]

Large scale construction has existed since the ancient Egyptians, and with the introduction and evolution of technology, the boundaries of the construction industry are only continually expanding. But what’s the next big technological leap for the construction industry? Listen to Dave Frankel from TouchPlan to discover how technology has the potential to transform and […]

The digital revolution doesn’t just impact tech companies – your industry could be next. Joined by Rowan Hill and Mark Kerwin from Fractory, who have revolutionised the manufacturing sector with digital transformation. Take a listen to discover how their company, Fractory, is on track to lead the industry, using cutting-edge technology to become the “Amazon Prime […]

SME lenders are revolutionising business finance with automations In 2021, the number of SMEs operating in the UK plummeted to its lowest level since 2015. This was, of course, a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic and now, more than ever, UK businesses are in dire need of financial support.  While it […]

How You Can Use Technology To Grow Your Small Business 2023 Owning and successfully running a small business can be difficult at the best of times, but in a rapidly changing world it can be even more challenging. With technology constantly progressing at an unprecedented rate, businesses need to constantly be aware […]

We’re joined by Stuart Hurst, the director at Accounts & Legal as we discuss how automations and AI is shaping the accounting industry as well sharing valuable business book keeping tips. But he’s no ordinary accountant, spearheading his mission to change the perception of the accounting industry through creative social media content, generating […]

The AI Banking Revolution Is Here: Open Banking APIs Explained AI banking, it sounds like a concept pulled from the pages of science fiction, but it’s very real. If you’re using any form of digital online banking, whether in your personal or professional life, you’re using AI banking. Artificial intelligence in banking […]

Steve Richardson from Reparo Finance joins us on the podcast as we discuss how the lending industry has changed over the years, how the pandemic has changed the way that businesses have access to finance and how technology has changed the landscape for businesses and lenders. Digital Ventures Podcast | Audio Podcast […]

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 […]

How To Check Company Credit Scores Checking credit scores through agencies such as Experian, Equifax or Creditsafe is often an essential part of the operation of many different businesses. When most people think of credit scores, however, they likely think of the individual credit checks required before taking out a loan or […]

Why automation is the future of mortgage underwriting In the mid-19th century, the UK’s very first building societies were formed, and with them came the modern mortgage as we know them today. For years, the mortgage industry relied on manual underwriting to approve people looking for mortgages, with brokers up and down […]

As a landlord, understanding all of the options available to you when it comes to credit checking a prospective tenant is incredibly important. But, for years, a fast, reliable and affordable tenant credit checking platform was almost impossible to find. There is hope however, with the best tenant credit checks for landlords […]

Open banking can be a hugely beneficial addition to the arsenal of just about any lending business. Here at Venture Motion, open banking acts as one of the core apps in our LendTech automation platform, so we thought it would be wise to answer some frequently asked questions around open banking. We’ll […]

What is a decision engine and how can one boost your business? Decision engines can truly revolutionise the way that businesses operate. Whatever the sector a business is operating in, if decisions need to be made; having an automated platform to make those decisions will always bring value. But what exactly is […]

B2B is, all-too-often, a difficult sector to work in. But this is especially so, when you’re offering financial services to other businesses. From ensuring all of the information you have on other companies is correct and up-to-date, to underwriting and approving loan or finance applications, it’s rarely a straightforward process. Believe it […]

Far too many businesses view their marketing process as nothing more than the necessary steps required to get leads in and push through a sale. What happens after the sale is made, for many companies, is simply ignored. Whether that’s active ignorance, or a consequence of a lack of time and resources, […]

Loan underwriting can be a really time consuming process, with businesses within the lending sector spending time and resources on each and every application. It doesn’t have to be that way, however, thanks to Venture Motion’s LendTech decision engine. Our financial services decision engine integrates with your business’s existing systems to automate […]

The alternative finance industry is constantly growing. Whether you’ve only just taken those first tentative steps into the financial services sector or are a lending industry veteran, ensuring you’re making expert credit checks available is essential. Credit checking for customers is so important, whether you’re in the credit industry, or are just […]

The rise of alternative finance Over the past decade, the alternative finance industry has experienced consistent growth, especially among SMEs. Where traditional banks and capital markets once reigned supreme, many of today’s small to medium enterprises – who make up 98% of all British businesses – are seeking more innovative, truly SME-friendly […]

The Schema markup family is wide-reaching and has existed for almost a decade. Back in 2011, the search engine titans of the time – Google, Bing and Yahoo – teamed up to create Schema.org, a website database designed to create, maintain and promote schemas for structured data on the internet. Despite being […]

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 […]