Jargon Busting
Assets: anything an individual, company or fund owns which has economic (tradable) value. Asset classes: Groups of securities or investments with similar characteristics that behave in a similar fashion and are subject to the same laws and regulations. The most common ones are Cash, Shares, Property & Fixed Interest Securities. Bond: is an IOU for a loan to a government or company. Usually for a [...]
Beavertails for Bella
Victor Finance have dealt with Bella Access Ltd for a number of years now, we feel we have not only a great business relationship but a personal one too. When it was time to upgrade their fleet again with these two DAF EURO 6 day cabs fitted with low profile Beavertails from Shawtrack Services Ltd there was no hesitation on [...]
Business Finance FAQ
Who is eligible for business financing? In principle any company can qualify for some form of business financing, but in practice the most favourable deals are likely to be given to the companies which seem the most attractive credit prospects. With this in mind, as soon as you start thinking about financing options, it’s a good idea to double-check that [...]
The FCA Turns Its Eye To Asset Management
The FCA’s long-anticipated report into asset management has now been published and although many of its proposals are still subject to consultation (for which read potential change), it gives an insight into the FCA’s thinking on the topic and to what the future might hold. Here are 7 of its key points summarised. Emphasis on fund managers acting in the [...]
New start business continues Clixby name
When Tom decided to take the bold move to embark on his own business venture Victor Finance was there to help guide him in the right direction. Working for his family business Don Clixby Ltd for several years, Tom has gained a wealth of knowledge within the haulage industry and when the opportunity of owning his own truck came available [...]
Brexit & Business 1 Year On
While more dramatic (and tragic) events may have pushed Brexit off the front pages (at least some of the time), it certainly still finds a regular place in the business sections. Given that it’s roughly one year since the referendum, it seems appropriate to look at how Brexit is affecting businesses. The drop in the value of the pound It’s [...]
New Vehicles Economic Issues
The question of car ownership is becoming increasingly ticklish both for private individuals and for companies. Although even the “greenest” cars have an environmental footprint (if only because of the manufacturing process), the reality is that for some people they are essential and for many people they are highly convenient. So if you’ve established that your business would benefit from [...]
Setting Up A New Business
There’s a whole lot of work goes into creating a successful business. You need to start with an idea which has the potential to make you money and then you need to make that idea a reality and either keep it viable over the long term or be ready to move on when the time is right. It’s understandable that [...]
Farming & The Election
With so much else in the news of late, the topic of farming appears to have been overlooked by the press, nevertheless, this is a key sector of the UK economy and hence it’s worth looking at what this election result could mean for it. Andrea Leadsom is replaced as Environment Secretary with Michael Gove taking over So far this [...]
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