Business Finance Matters (BFM)

Supported by The Guild of Business Finance Professionals, the podcast is now into season 4 and breaks out into full visual!

Hosted by David Grosse and Trevor Pirie, the podcast focuses on all matters that are relevant to the business finance marketplace.

David and Trevor have each worked in the business finance space for over 35 years.

David is the founder of Number Eight Business Finance and provides guidance and access to most of the business finance products available today.

Trevor provides independent consultancy to lenders, brokers and software companies. He has also been instrumental in coordinating and founding The Guild of Business Finance Professionals.

The main cause of the podcast is to help provide a bigger signpost and voice for those professionals that are trained, qualified and are providing an essential support for SME business owners that need to gain access to the best-fit finance products available.

The podcast features guests from all areas of the market including lenders, industry experts, finance intermediaries and business owners.

Podcasting since 2024 • 35 episodes

Business Finance Matters (BFM)

Latest Episodes

Finance in Fifteen - Understanding Lending Behaviour & Criteria for UK Business Owners

In this episode, hosts David and Trevor explore why the lending market is packed with so many different lenders, and why each one operates with its own approach to underwriting and risk.They discuss the growing challenges business owner...

March 31, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 12 • 15:39

Finance in Fifteen - What is the key to starting a new business?

Starting a business has never been more challenging. From an initial idea to an ambitious start up, the country continues to try and promote a nation that is wanting more entrepreneurs and small business owners. But turning an idea into a susta...

March 24, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 11 • 15:05

Finance in Fifteen - How the Relationship Between Banks & SMEs Has Changed

In this episode, David and Trevor take a closer look at how the relationship between banks and small businesses has changed over time, and whether things might finally be shifting again.They reflect on the fallout from the 2008 financia...

March 17, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 10 • 14:17

Finance in Fifteen - Short-Term Lending

Short-term business funding is becoming more common, and more visible across the market. In this episode, David and Trevor look at the rise of non-bank lenders offering 12 to 24 month business loans, and why so many businesses are turning to th...

March 10, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 9 • 14:46

Finance in Fifteen - Cashflow Management

Cash really is king and in this festive episode, David and Trevor discuss why cashflow is the true lifeline of any successful business.They explore how business owners can better understand, monitor and manage their cash position to stay...

March 03, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 8 • 14:13

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