In the early years of trading many SME entrepreneurs find their work-life balance a little skewed as they throw their all into building a successful business. This Stress Awareness Month we reflect on the true cost of stress in a business.    

"Creating an environment where personal and professional development is at the forefront, is an important part of Time Finance’s culture. We want to ensure that all employees feel valued and our pledge to the real Living Wage is an important part of this commitment."

This International Women’s Day we sat down with the incredible women making a difference across Time Finance, who share their experience of working in an industry perceived to be male dominated, and how they have inspired inclusion throughout their careers.

With a general election around the corner, this year’s Spring Budget brought a few headline grabbers with inflation expected to fall below 2% this year and the economy headed for steady growth. But what did this year’s Budget bring for businesses?

This National Careers Week we sit down with George Molyneux, who recently joined us for work experience, to hear about his placement with Time Finance and to hear his thoughts on getting onto the career ladder.

As the ONS reports a rise in the number of incorporations in 2023 our Chief Executive, Ed Rimmer, explores the newfound appetite from entrepreneurs and shares his thoughts on why the ‘side hustle’ culture is here to stay.

With the dust having barely settled on last year’s Autumn Statement, Chief Executive of Time Finance, Ed Rimmer, shares his thoughts on the last Spring Budget before the next general election and why businesses should be front and centre for the Chancellor.

As the Government rolls out its Help to Grow campaign, designed to boost small businesses across the UK, our Chief Executive, Ed Rimmer, explores the measures that will help the business community and shares his thoughts on why every year should be the year of the SME.

We sat down with our Director of Asset Finance, Steve Nichols, to talk about how he plans for a productive day, what a successful lender/broker relationship looks like and his top tips for effective leadership.

At Time Finance we’re huge advocates of investing in the future workforce. In this blog we want to share our top five recommendations for any business considering apprenticeships or other work-based training.

We caught up with our CEO, Ed Rimmer, to hear about his top tips for a successful career and productive lifestyle - and what drives him to motivate, lead and inspire our team, from his morning routine to the people that have mentored him throughout his career.

Our CEO, Ed Rimmer, reflects on the alternative finance market in 2023 and predicts what's to come in the new year of 2024.

Find out everything you need to know about methods of financial forecasting and how you can apply them to your business in this useful guide.

In this blog we unpack the Chancellor’s key announcements from this year’s ‘Autumn Statement for growth’ and what they mean for businesses.

Ed Rimmer, CEO of alternative finance provider, Time Finance, unpicks the big announcements from this year’s Autumn Statement but warns that tax relief on investments could be a missed opportunity if businesses can’t access the right finance.

This National Career Development Month our people are sharing their experience working in finance and the things that have helped shape them as professionals. We sat down with Joe Ralphs, Head of Operations at Time Finance, to hear about his varied career managing both sides of our valued broker partnerships.

Ed Rimmer, CEO of alternative finance provider, Time Finance, stresses the importance of keeping business confidence alive in the face of rumbling uncertainty.

This National Career Development Month, we’re reflecting on the variety of career opportunities in finance and the many different paths to success. We caught up with Kate Brown, our Head of Marketing, to hear about her career journey.

This National Career Development Month, we’re exploring the breadth of roles and the many different routes into the finance industry. We caught up with Jennie Woloschuk, our Office Administrator in Bath, to hear about her career path with Time Finance.

Nearly a year into her career with Time Finance, we caught up with Amy Holland, Legal Administrator, to hear all about her journey with the business so far and why she was selected as one of our Rising Stars for this year.

At Time Finance we know that our industry is full of opportunity, with diverse careers and huge potential for growth. We caught up with one of our Rising Stars, Rachel Best, to get her thoughts on what she loves about her role as Sales and Operations Executive in our Invoice Finance team.

Nurturing talent within our business is so important for us here at Time Finance. So, we sat down with Niamh Gildart, Sales Support Executive, and one of Time’s Rising Stars, to get her thoughts on learning in the workplace and her career with Time.

In a week that plays host to World Environmental Day, we’re discussing the importance of sustainability in a business and the role that alternative financing can play in making it a success.

As we look ahead to Learning at Work Week, we sat down with our Credit Controller and winner of Time Finance’s 2023 Rising Star Award, Jack Johnson, who at the age of 16 is the youngest member of the Time Finance team.

As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week, here at Time Finance we’re taking the time to talk, open up conversations around workplace mental health and understand how SMEs are being impacted.

The weather is warming up and with Spring in bloom, businesses are starting to see new shoots of economic optimism. Many businesses are ready to dust off those investment plans and consider alternative finance solutions in helping to bring those plans to life.

Setting up and running your own business can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience. The sense of pride that comes with this level of success can be second to none, so why are so many SME owners struggling to relish in the responsibility?

There were a lot of headline grabbers in this year’s Spring Statement and there was a lot announced this time around, so here’s our handy guide to help you break down the main takeaways.

As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the 2023 Spring Statement, Ed Rimmer, Chief Executive Officer at Time Finance, shares his predictions for this year’s ‘mini budget’ and what businesses need to see from the Government to boost growth and productivity.

To mark International Women’s Day this year, we sat down with a number of remarkable women across the Time Finance business to hear their journey into the finance industry, how they embrace equity in their day-to-day work and use their positions for positive change.

Struggling with late payments? Worried about cash reserves? Don’t worry - our guide to cash flow issues in business can help.

Everyone knows that cash flow is one of the most important things to consider when running a business - but what about cash flow financing and funding?

A new year brings new opportunities and the chance to embrace a fresh start. Ed Rimmer, Chief Executive Officer at Time Finance, shares his predictions on what 2023 will bring for businesses and the key trends to expect this year.

As we close the door on a year that tested the resilience of many SMEs, Time Finance’s Chief Executive, Ed Rimmer, reflects on the opportunities and obstacles that made 2022 the year of strength and defiance for British businesses.

If you didn’t manage to catch the announcement, here we look at some of the key measures laid out and what these might mean for UK businesses in the coming months and year.

Running your own business can take your working life to the next level, something that many never get the chance to experience. The personal gain and reward associated with being captain of your own ship is second to none for the majority of business owners, yet the lesser acknowledged side to this honour, inevitably rears its head in times of difficulty.

With a raft of tax cuts and policy reforms announced in the Chancellor’s Mini Budget, we caught up with Time Finance’s CEO, Ed Rimmer, to get his thoughts on the new measures announced and what they really mean for small businesses.

With our new Prime Minister now in Number 10 and with a full cabinet reshuffle complete, Time Finance CEO, Ed Rimmer, shares his thoughts on what’s next for the Government as the economic outlook continues to worry businesses across the UK.

As the Government unveils its new campaign to encourage businesses to cut their prices, we caught up with Time Finance CEO, Ed Rimmer, to find out what this latest move really means for businesses as they continue to grapple with the cost of doing business crisis.

Business demands are constantly changing, but the rising cost of doing business, supply chain concerns, and cashflow challenges we've seen throughout 2022 have just made finding the right solution to suit those needs that much more difficult.

In a business landscape that’s becoming increasingly preoccupied with increasing costs and challenges to remain competitive, investment in upskilling staff and an attention to employee satisfaction is something that firms should be putting to the top of their priority list.

Aspiring marketer, Esme French, recently joined our Manchester office for a Marketing Internship. Working alongside our Senior Marketing Manager, Kate Brown, Esme has been able to spend the last few weeks gaining an invaluable insight into the world of marketing and financial services as well as connecting with key people in our organisation and expanding her network. We spoke to Esme to understand how the Marketing Internship has benefited her.

Against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent and challenging periods for UK businesses, many looked to last week’s Spring Statement in the hopes that the Government would announce pro-active measures that would help firms grapple with rising costs, National Insurance and tax hikes, skills shortages, soaring energy and fuel prices, and ongoing supply chain disruption. Ed Rimmer tells Leasing Life magazine why now is the time for the alternative finance industry to really step up and provide headroom for growth:

With rising energy and labour costs to staff shortages, supply chain issues and rising inflation, the need for adaptation and greater flexibility from the finance industry is key. Brokers play an important role in identifying what needs to be done to help their clients to overcome challenges and unlock new potential for growth and prosperity. To uncover what the lending industry must do to keep up the momentum and harness change, we sat down with some of our intermediary partners to hear what they had to say.

Yesterday's Spring Statement revealed a number of promises to support businesses in the Autumn Budget later this year. Reviewing the announcements made, our CEO Ed Rimmer explains why there needs to be a focus on financial aid and support to SMEs now to ensure that they have the steps in place to increase their wage bills and in-turn help employees meet the rising cost of living.

Fuel duty freezes and policies to tackle labour shortages and help mobilise global supply chains are a must for next week’s Spring Statement, according to Ed Rimmer, Chief Executive of Time Finance.

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 and this year’s theme of #BreakTheBias, we wanted to spotlight the inspiring female leaders of Time Finance to celebrate their achievements and raise awareness against bias. #BreakTheBias

We recently sat down with Time Finance CEO, Ed Rimmer, in our latest 5 minute interview series to get under the skin of what makes a successful deal, what changes we need to see in the market, and what inspires Ed in business. Take a look at what he had to say...

In his latest guest blog with Time Finance, Ed Rimmer, CEO at Time Finance, shares why he believes 2022 will be the year for big investment among British businesses

Ed Rimmer, Chief Executive Officer at Time Finance, shares his thoughts: “This needed to be a Budget for growth, not for paying back. We have seen some real substance from the Government that growth is their number one priority. As the Chancellor said, we have not drawn a line under Covid. But we are entering a new age of optimism."

How do these business leaders go about their daily routine? Ed Rimmer shares what a day in the life of a CEO at Time Finance looks like in his latest interview with Business Leader.

If the pandemic has taught us anything it’s that access to cash is the key to recovery and growth. The alternative finance sector has and continues to play a vital role in supporting UK businesses as they navigate through one of the most difficult financial periods of their lives and continues to help them to […]

To mark the end of Mental Health Week, we want to highlight the importance of tackling the mental health crisis in the business community and how we can all play our part to remove the stigmas and create a supportive culture. 8 in 10 SMEs experience symptoms of poor mental health Whilst poor mental health […]

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we spoke to the inspiring female leaders of Time Finance. Carol Roberts, Lorraine Neyland, Jennifer Bodey, Tansy Cunningham and Holly Mapstone all sit on our Operating Board and drive the strategy for our Asset Finance, Risk, Compliance, Invoice Finance and HR divisions. With 50% representation on our Board, their knowledge […]

As we prepare to turn the page on 2020 we reflect on the year with the nation’s business owners. The good news? Despite the unprecedented turbulence and ongoing economic uncertainty, there have been clear signs of resilience and innovation. Following many months of business predictions, projections and promises of bounce-backs around every corner, what was […]