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Personal Guarantee Insurance

Protect yourself against the risk of a personal guarantee. Download our guide to understand how Personal Guarantee Insurance can safeguard your personal assets.

Credit Insurance

Safeguard your business against bad debt. Download our Credit Insurance guide to learn how to protect your cashflow when customers fail to pay.

The Customer Journey

See how ABL works with you from first enquiry through to completion. Download our Customer Journey guide.

VAT Funding

Spread the cost of your quarterly VAT bill. Download our VAT Funding brochure to learn how it works.

Foreign Exchange

Manage international payments with confidence. Download our ABL FX guide, powered by Ebury.

Funding Options

Explore the full range of finance solutions available to your business. Download our Funding Options guide.

Rescuing a Time‑Sensitive Bridging Deal

A Short-Term VAT Loan that Saved a Small Business from a Costly Long-Term Commitment

What the Bank of England’s Decision Means for the UK

Opportunistic Growth: How to Win in Uncertain Markets

Protect Cash and Grow: How Businesses Can Expand Without Using Cash Reserve.

Alternative Lending Advantage - Faster Funding Without Sacrificing the Right Facility

The Real Traps in Financing a Business Acquisition

Turning Craftsmanship into Scale - Martin’s Acquisition of Van Driel Engineering

Market Finance Solutions Collapse: What it Means for UK Property Borrowers

A Practical Guide to Asset Finance: Your Key to Business Growth

Let’s dive into the VAT world

Let’s dive into the VAT world

GBP2.8m Development Finance for Yorkshire Residential Developer

An experienced Yorkshire developer needed development finance for a 14-unit residential scheme after their existing lender withdrew from the market. ABL sourced a 2.8m facility within four weeks.

Asset Finance Package Helps Midlands Haulier Expand Fleet

A family-owned haulage business needed to add eight new HGVs to its fleet to fulfil a major new logistics contract. ABL arranged a GBP960,000 hire purchase package across three lenders in under two weeks.

How Rising Interest Rates Are Affecting Business Finance in 2024

With the Bank of England base rate sitting at its highest level in over a decade, businesses seeking finance need to understand how the landscape has changed and what it means for their borrowing costs.

Leather and Loans: ABL Crafts Deal to Dress J Wood Leathers

Decking and Fencing Firm's Leap Forward with Finance

Bridging Loan Enables Care Home Acquisition in Lancashire

An experienced healthcare operator needed to move quickly to acquire a 32-bed care home being sold by a retiring owner. ABL arranged a GBP1.45m bridging loan in 19 days to secure the purchase.

5 Signs Your Business Is Ready for Invoice Finance

Invoice finance can be transformative for growing businesses - but how do you know if the timing is right? Here are five clear signs that your business could benefit from unlocking the cash tied up in your debtors ledger.

Self-assessment tax funding: A financial lifeline for self-assessment tax bill obligations

What Is a Management Buyout and How Is It Financed?

A management buyout (MBO) is one of the most exciting events in a business leaders career - and one of the most complex to finance. We explain how the process works and what funding structures are typically used.

Getting Business Loan Marketing Emails? Here's what you need to know

Revolutionising Global Transactions: ABLFX Transforms Advanced Dynamics' Foreign Exchange Operations

10 years of ABL - We want you to help us celebrate.

Street Food Social - A New Way to Network in Leeds

Exploring the risks of a Time to Pay Arrangement with HMRC

Luke Rodgers Promoted to Associate Director

The Power of Human Interaction in Business: Why Speaking to a Human is More Important when Raising Finance

Toy Retailer Goes for Growth

ABL Business Relocates HQ to State-of-the-Art Social Enterprise

ABL Refinance £1.5m in 13 working days

The effect of interest rate rises on UK SME Businesses

Consumer Duty 2023

Revolving Credit Facilities For UK Businesses

Green Finance…Show me the money!

Understanding the Benefits of VAT Finance for Businesses

ABL Supporting Companies in Building a Sustainable Future

Alex Beardsley - Managing Director On The BBC Radio Leeds

ABL FX – Foreign Exchange, made simple!

ABL Secures A £1.5M Loan For A Manufacturing And Welding Company

ABL Supports An Upcoming Masseuse

Why Businesses Should Use Debt Finance

The State Of Trade 2023 Survey - Round Up

<strong>UK Commercial Finance Industry</strong>

ABL appoints a National Operations Manager

ABL Cycles for Smart works

Grow your business with Asset Based Lending

What should you take into account when buying a business?

From lender to broker Podcast - Neil Kindness

ABL Partners with Focused for Business

Baildon Boundary Way 2023

State Of Trade - SME Businesses 2023

Meet Our New Regional Director Covering the Scotland Region

The Need for Quick Cash is Leaving Businesses Vulnerable

ABL partners with Spondoo to support clients with commercial finance requirements

Case Study: GA Helliar & Son

Helping A Transport Investor Build a UK-wide Haulage Network

What exactly is Invoice Finance, and how does it work?

What exactly is Invoice Finance, and how does it work? Alice Cox, regional director for London at commercial finance consultancy, ABL, explains.

What a recession would mean for SME businesses

Double appointment sees ABL continue UK-wide expansion

Helping a Taxi firm Prepare for the Bradford Clean Air Zone

ABL and Eevery partner on ESG initiative

Asset Finance for emission-reducing extraction system for Yorkshire recycling company

CBI SME Webinar - Cashflow Resilience

Experts reveal how businesses can raise capital and improve cash flow

Alice shares her thoughts on the Commercial Finance Market

How can Venture Debt help your business?

£6M turnover push as ABL Business launches major recruitment drive

What scale-ups can use as security for a business loan

ABL is sponsoring the Baildon Boundary Way

Jail & Bail Bristol 2022

Business Strategy: 3 powerful ways to stay top of your game

International Women's Day 2022

Clean Air Zones - Is it time to make the switch?

ABL signs up for a second year with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) Business Club

Former Handelsbanken UK COO joins ABL Business as non-exec director

ABL’s Journey to ESG

London-based agency, Location Collective, secures £4.75m.

Lightening the financial load

Commercial funding specialist kickstarts careers of future industry talent

Why it's important to question a rejection decision from a lender!

ESG – the new CSR?

Should I Refinance or Restructure an existing loan?

Using Commercial Finance to plan ahead

Where are the gaps in your Board of Directors

Be more Green

Are online bank accounts causing business problems?

Why personal guarantees are important

Harnessing the power of super-deduction for business growth

Meet Andy Redman, ABL’s Joint managing director

It’s all about the cashflow

Businesses must manage their expectations when it comes to commercial finance

What is ‘Open Banking’?

The future of finance – Q2 2021

Meet Chloe, ABL’s Trainee Commercial Finance Consultant

Fintech Unplugged? The Finance Intermediary has Risen

Webinar takeaways: The post-pandemic funding landscape

CBI @ 10 - ONE YEAR ON: WHERE NEXT FOR CASHFLOW AND FINANCE?

Meet Luke Rodgers, ABL’s commercial finance consultant

Recovery Loan: What is it and who can use it?

The Budget: How do we pay it all back?

What is the Pay as you Grow (PAYG) scheme?

National Apprenticeship week 2021

ABL are Supporting Businesses through Mentoring Project

A round up of January is Planuary

The Future of Finance – Q1 2021

January is Planuray - Personal Planning

January is Planuary - Cost Saving Plans

January is Planuary - A Break down of Strategic Planning

ABL 2021 predictions

January is Planuary - Who/What do you need?

January is Planuary - What stage are you at?

ABL joins Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Business Club

January is Planuary introduction

Meet Lisa Munslow, ABL’s office manager

What is Self- Assessment Funding and how can I use it?

The future of finance update – Q3

Welcome to Yorkshire – White Rose Awards

Yorkshire finance firm opens South West office and appoints regional MD

ABL is put ‘on the spot’ by The Yorkshire Post

Breaking down Partnership Myths

Meet Emma Duff, ABL’s Marketing Manager

Asset-based lending is often called ‘working capital finance’ for a reason…

Brightening up the timeline

Chelsea Corporate Live Webinar: Buying in a Downturn - Borrowing Against Target Assets

Finance firm marks return from COVID with key hire, rebrand and £15,000 refurb

Notice for visitors - what to expect when visiting our office during COVID 19 Crisis

Preparing For A CBILS Application

VE DAY - ABL Family Links with the Past

Covid 19 Finance Options

Helpful information for UK businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Alex on BBC Radio Leeds - COVID-19 Business Finance Helpline

COVID-19 BUSINESS FINANCE HELPLINE

Growth, Growth and a little bit more Growth

Celebrating ABL's Apprentices - #NAW2020

Influential CBI role for Alex

What is Corporation Tax Funding and how can my business use it?

G’day Mate – Emma’s Australian Adventure

The Adventures of ABL - Bratislava

Team ABL is going on an adventure

Mezzanine Finance

Spreading the cost of quarterly VAT bills with the help of ABL Business Ltd

Helping global entrepreneurs to invest in UK business

Don’t let “fear of finance” impede business growth

When the going gets tough…

Best deal on the road for vehicle finance

Finance Brokers Expand their team with new Apprentice

Looking out for others: How to spot a finance opportunity

It’s never too late - What can I do when things are looking bleak?

What is a Merchant Cash Advance?

How can I overcome my cashflow issues?

A Guide to Asset Finance

Asset Finance – It’s better than you think

A Guide to Invoice Finance

ABL Are Giving Back – The Bling Fling 2019

Smart Businesses Speak to a Broker

Businesses Based in Bradford - Get Faster Broadband Speeds

A break down of Commercial Property Finance

The right solution for you!

Why does my personal credit score get checked when I’m applying for finance for my business?

Advice for the experts: How a hybrid approach can help professionals find funding

Thinking of exiting a business, or are you thinking of buying one?

Finance deal underpins construction firm rescue

Prepare for brexit with finance

On the Cover of Topic UK

Taking control: How debt consolidation could help your business

Commercial Finance Helps to Secure Funding Grant

One Size doesn’t fit all – A hybrid approach

ABL Business Ltd help Haulage Company owner go the extra mile!

How VAT finance tackles taxing issues

Take control of your cashflow

Zac returns to his roots for Yorkshire finance role

Life in the fast lane with an ABL Business finance deal

The Tech approach to finding business finance

Manage the ups and the downs

Luke makes the grade with business banking credentials

ABL Business sponsor the launch of the Manchester Business Catalyst Club event

Ladies, Get Ready …The Bling Fling is back for 2019

5 things for SME’s to consider when looking for finance.

Competitive Retail Environments are the ones that Survive

Are you part of ABL’s Golden List?

Keep your business growing with asset finance!

Why you should think about refinancing as an alternative way to getting funds

What is invoice finance?

How Asset Based Lending can help you ease your cashflow issues!

“Cheers!” as funding package makes pub dream come true

It’s good to talk - when a business venture hits financial trouble

Growth Escalator-download

Alternative Funding Route Checker-download

Top 10 Tips for Cash Flow Management-download

Practical Finance Guide-download

Crowdfunding Strategy Template-download

Cash Flow Forecast Template-download

Top 10 tips for cash flow management

Jargon Buster! Key Finance Terms Explained-download

Work Experience at ABL Business

Funding deal gets business buy-outs off to a flying start

Why should your business sign up for Cyber Essentials?

Growth strategy creates new senior role at ABL business

New partnership to fund entrepreneurial visions

A business built on partnerships

When using social media really pays off!

The commercial finance minefield; Why independent advice is a must

GDPR and your Website

Partnership deal to deliver funding for global business

Find a cure for your cash hangover

Bringing your marketing into the boardroom

Things to watch in 2018

The Year of ABL Business as...

Ladies, save the date!

Finance and Marketing – A Perfect Partnership

Why SMEs should look to alternative lenders to fund their growth.

Students learn to get ahead in business using social media skills

Accountancy trends to look out for in 2018

Networking With A Conscience as charity offers free business support

Open door event spawns new business support group

The importance of having access to your own website.

Success for Emma!

Portfolio Landlords: Are You Ready?

Open door event will showcase Community Business

Major revamp adds new sparkle to jewellery business

Ian becomes AAT Qualified

ABL Business becomes a Topic UK magazine partner

SME Business Owners; Is your Marketing GDPR ready?

Mel leads the way in financial services role

ABL team turns out to support Scottish soccer charity

Dovetail Divorce - New Digital Presence

Old ABL Apprentices Support Next Generation!

ABL Business expands into North Yorkshire

Ian is attending the Wakefield Business Conference!

What is Bridging Finance?

ABL Business promotes charity’s community role

ABL Business Introduces ABL Prestige

A Round Up of ABL Business’ First Networking Event

Jargon Busting with ABL

How Can SME Business Owners Best Finance Their Marketing?

7 Questions Frequently Asked About Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses

What Makes WordPress Such a Great Platform for Small Businesses?

Digital Enterprise Funding for SMEs

Don’t Take Unsubscribes Personally

January is Planuary!

Email Spam Words to Avoid

Cash for Christmas

Federation of Master Builders&#039; new industry partner in Scotland

Every business wants to grow... But what if you are struggling to trade?

ABL Business expands the team in Scotland!

Sterling Crushed and Unprecedented Uncertainty for SMEs

5 Cash Flow Goals Every SME Business in UK Should Aim For

How a Good Marketing Strategy can Fuel Business Growth

Things You Didn&#039;t Know about Commercial Finance

5 Ways Effective Marketing Improves Business Cash Flow

6 Bookkeeping Basics All SME Businesses Should Know About

Top Social Media Marketing Tips and Tools for SME Business Growth

Breaking News: New Schemes Open up Lending Opportunities for Small Business

FCA Authorisation of ABL Business Ltd

Top 3 reasons to use finance in your SME business...

What types of funding are available to an SME business?

Cash flow forecasting for SME businesses

Why more SMEs are using alternative sources of finance...

Funding opportunities for businesses through the LEP Skills Service

ABL Business opens Glasgow office

Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 - The impact on cash flow for SMEs

Business Finance and Loans with Bad Credit

Top 10 Tips for Improving Cash Flow

Construction businesses improve cash flow with...

Budget 2015: What impact will it have on SMEs?

Marketers on course to deliver knowledge transfer programme

Sara from Stanley's is up for community award

What to look for in a finance broker...

Inspiring the next generation

Timing is everything!

Pro-bono support for local social-enterprise

Start-Up Loans and Members of Parliament

Reciprocity or "Working Together"?

ABL Business Ltd  joins the UK’s #GivingTuesday movement to boost giving

What can a business learn from Man U&#039;s 84% drop in profits?

ABL Business take steps to block out the competition.

Business Plan Vs Strategic Plan?

Are You at Risk?

Knowledge Transfer Networks @Calderdale

ABL Launch Event

A Pioneering Partnership