Finding an office space for BuyDefinition

By Jon Burnell

Operating across the globe, Buydefinition source, ship and deliver their exclusively online products to customers worldwide. Looking for a space to grow from A relatively small team, Buydefinition were initially looking for a small office on a budget. However, this changed as the team expanded their range and they started looking for more flexible offerings. … Continued

Raising Aspirations – Mentoring young people across London

By Jon Burnell

The programme is scheduled to run for three months and consists of an introduction with the mentee followed by 30-minute virtual sessions, ideally at fortnightly intervals. Urban Synergy was founded in 2007 to help improve and support exceptional young talented people who, due to socio-economic circumstances, were underachieving. The charity works closely with students, schools, … Continued

Newable’s alignment to the 10 QCA Codes

By Jon Burnell

To maintain this high standard of governance, the Group Board has adopted the Quoted Companies Alliance (“QCA”) Corporate Governance Code. We have set out below our approach in relation to complying with each of the ten principles of the QCA Code. 1. Establish a strategy and business model which promotes long-term value for shareholders. Newable’s … Continued

Business leaders team up to create a more ethnically diverse city

By Jon Burnell

UK registered charity, created in 2007, Urban Synergy is an award-winning early intervention mentoring charity that helps over 1,000 young people each year between 10-18 years of age reach their full potential, through outcome-focused mentoring programmes and inspirational seminars. This diverse Corporate Advisory Board will enable the charity to grow successfully by bringing new expertise and experience as well as … Continued

Backing British Business – Nebula Consulting

By Jon Burnell

Through Salesforce and Pardot systems, they show companies how they can benefit from community portals and better market their business with these specialised systems. Nebular provide their services to businesses operating in the UK or internationally, no matter the size of the company or the sector – Nebula cover numerous sectors, including finance, property, travel, … Continued

Newable releases Small Business Confidence Index

By Jon Burnell

The exclusive survey of 1,006 SME decision makers by the leading provider of space, money and advice to SMEs, Newable, reveals that 59% of UK SMEs are experiencing drops in revenue and 73% have put the brakes on investment decisions. However, there are positive signs for some businesses, with almost a third of firms actually … Continued

Chris Manson, Newable CEO, discusses the CBILS on Radio 4

By Jon Burnell

Following the government’s recent changes to the CBILS, Newable has had to pause the service it was providing as one of the official 40 lenders. Chris Manson explains Newable’s current standpoint and the proposed solution to ensure alternative lenders are able to support SMEs in this time. Listen here for the full interview:

An open letter to the Prime Minister

By jesse_orange

  Prime Minister’s Office 10 Downing Street London SW1A 2AA 2nd April 2020   Dear Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Chair of the Select Committee for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy,   We were greatly encouraged by the introduction of The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), which currently provides accredited lenders with … Continued

Making an Impact

By Jon Burnell

However, these businesses can often lack the support required to make the next move. They may be lacking the funding required, or are unsure about how to go about making the right connections to unlock opportunities within the UK and overseas. Newable offers world-class advice and hands-on support for UK SMEs who need a little … Continued

How to access government financial support if you or your business has been affected by COVID-19

By Jon Burnell

On 17 March, the Chancellor announced an unprecedented package of government-backed and guaranteed loans to support businesses, making available an initial £330bn of guarantees – equivalent to 15% of GDP. This was on top of a series of measures announced at Budget 2020, the government announced £30 billion of additional support for public services, individuals … Continued