Business Finance Matters (BFM)
Now fully supported and endorsed by The Guild of Business Finance Professionals (bfpguild.org), the podcast seamlessly moves into its second series.
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 both worked in the business finance space for over 35 years.
David is the founder of Number Eight Business Finance and specialises in providing advice and access to all business finance products available today.
Trevor is the founder of Alexander Angel and provides independent consultancy to lenders, brokers and software companies. He has also been instrumental in coordinating and founding The Guild of Business Finance Professionals. https://bfpguild.org/
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 mechanism for SME's that need to gain access to the best-fit finance products available.
Following the collapse of the UK high street banks in c.2008, business owners have found it difficult to find the best finance pathways. Despite various efforts with the British Business Bank and HM Treasury to support the signposting needed, all efforts have yet to be actioned or prioritised.
The podcast features guests from all areas of the market including lenders, industry experts, finance intermediaries and business owners.
Business Finance Matters (BFM)
A Final Filler - Guild AGM set for 3 June. Funding Circle meeting and a round up of Season 2
Reflections, Insights, and What’s Next
In the final episode of Season 2, David and Trevor take a well-earned break in the stunning Algarve and look back on the standout moments from the past nine episodes.
As the BFM Podcast marks its first anniversary — alongside The Guild’s birthday on 6 June — a reminder to members: the AGM will take place on 3 June at County Hall, London.
This episode features valuable insights from a recent meeting with Rachael Raymond, Head of Broker Sales, and Ben Frank, Relationship Manager at Funding Circle.
In that meeting, David and Trevor raise important concerns around the use of misleading language in the marketing of debt finance, reinforcing the vital role of qualified professionals — particularly members of The Guild of Business Finance Professionals — in helping businesses secure the right funding.
The pair also revisit some of the season’s most inspiring guest stories. Notably, in Episode 6, former England and Leicester rugby star Rory Underwood reflects on his sporting career, time in the RAF, and his journey as a business owner.
With exciting plans already underway for future seasons, David and Trevor thank you for tuning in and encourage you to keep your feedback coming.
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To listen to the Podcast, all episodes can be found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/
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