Bibby Financial Services

🔴🟡 We're delighted to announce our new BFS Marine Finance team is now in place, as we look to grow our support for the maritime sector. ❤ A huge welcome to the BFS family to the entire team who have joined over the past year, including Jason Crump, Chantelle Brandwell, Ryan Baverstock, Debbie Weir, Colleen Dalais and April McGhee. 🔊 Commenting on the news , Managing Director for BFS Marine Finance, Paul Ratcliffe, said: “I’m delighted we have been able to attract leading marine financing talent to join the business. Combined, we have over 80 years’ experience within the marine finance sector, so we have the depth of experience and knowledge required to support new and existing customers to grow and thrive.” 📰 Find out more about BFS Marine Finance, including comments from Derek Ryan, Managing Director for BFS UK, 👇🏽 #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #BFSMarineFinance #BibbyCompass

🔴🟡 In his latest article, Jonathan Andrew, our CEO, shares his thoughts on how yesterday's #AutumnBudget is likely to impact the cashflow and plans of UK SMEs. 🔊"This further inflationary pressure comes at a time when small businesses are seeing profit margins eroded by the permeation of bad debt throughout supply chains, and extending payment terms. It’s vital we are able to make access to finance a key priority for SMEs, not simply to help them to overcome the complexities of immediate challenges, but for long-term growth." Find out more in Jonathan's LinkedIn article below and share your thoughts 👇🏽 #AutumnBudget #SMEfunding #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #Business

🔴🟡 On Friday evening, we attended the National Business Women's Awards 2024 Ceremony. 🙌 At BFS, we believe in championing women in business and ensuring that they have access to the finance they need to grow and succeed. As a part of this commitment we were proud to sponsor the "Business Woman of the Year - Small (£1M-£10M turnover)" category, with our very own Lucile Flamand joining the judging panel. 🤝 Supporting the National Business Women's Awards is just one of the many practical ways we are dedicated to creating a more inclusive environment—both within our company and in the wider community. 🏆 Sending a huge congratulations to all of the winners from the evening, it was a privilege to sponsor a category and to participate alongside you all. Becky Gilkes Stephen Hand Roger Brown Eimear Tams Sarah Taylor Anna Shephard Jessica Dainton Victoria Johnson Kimberley Hand #WomenInBusiness #NBWAwards #DiversityAndInclusion #SupportingBusinessAsUsual

🔴🟡 Research from our latest SME Confidence Tracker has shown that the average amount of bad debt written off by SMEs has surged by 127%, with businesses writing off an average of nearly £40,000 in unpaid invoices in the last 12 months. 💸 Hear from our CEO, Jonathan Andrew, in this article where he warns that bad debt is a "hidden assassin" undermining business viability and eroding economic stability here: https://ow.ly/vVjf50TTfFa 🔍 To access the full SME Confidence Tracker report, click the link in the comments or search "2024 SME Confidence Tracker" for further insights. #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #SME #Cashflow

🔴🟡 We're delighted to welcome Helena Warne to the team at BFS as our Business Development Manager for Wales. 🤝 Helena's knowledge and experience, along with being a fluent Welsh speaker makes her well positioned to help us to deliver even greater support to businesses across Wales. 👉 Read more here: https://ow.ly/UZTq50TNNOk #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #WalesBusiness #TeamGrowth

🔴🟡 Are you one of the ‘1 in 3’ SMEs looking for funding to grow? We surveyed over 1,000 businesses and more than a third said they are seeking external funding to expand or invest. 🤝 If you are thinking of taking on new contracts, hiring additional staff or investing in new equipment, securing the right funding could help unlock new opportunities. 💸 Over the last 12 months Bibby Financial Services have agreed more than £250 million of funding for new customers, enabling them to achieve their goals. 👉 Get funding started today: https://ow.ly/vNHc50TMsRa #BusinessGrowth #GetFundingStarted #SupportingBusinessAsUsual

🔴🟡 Our wait is over... 🏆 We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the NACFB 'Factoring & Discounter of the Year Award'! 🤝As always, a huge thank you goes out NACFB for making this possible and to our valued intermediary partners – we continue to grow together, supporting more clients year on year. 🙌 As the current title holders, we are honoured to have been shortlisted again and would love to recreate this photo as the 2024 winners. Every vote counts, so you can help us make that happen by voting using this link: https://ow.ly/WZZz50TKVVy #NACFB #Partnerships #SupportingBusinessAsUsual

🔴🟡 Great insight from our Chief Financial Officer, Theo Chatha 👇🏽 #SupportingBusinessAsUsual #SMEs #Funding

🔴🟡 We surveyed over 1,000 businesses and 68% told us they expect sales to grow in the next six months. But with growth comes challenges—especially when it comes to having the cashflow to scale. 🤝 Having the right partner in place that understands your business and can help secure the right funding could make all the difference. 💸If accessing funding is part of your plan, we can support your business to reach its goals. 👉 Learn more about the challenges and needs of SMEs here: https://ow.ly/CSns50TzTaH #BusinessGrowth #GetFundingStarted #SupportingBusinessAsUsual

🔴 🟡 A huge well done goes out to our Bibby Trekkers who took part this weekend and raised over £8,000 for charity! 🥳 An excellent display of our teamwork, community spirit and commitment to our award winning #GivingSomethingBack programme. We couldn't be prouder! #BibbyCompass #Charity #Community #TheBibbyWay #GivingSomethingBack #Teamwork Bibby Marine Bibby Line Group Garic