Business Finance Matters (BFM)
Brought to you by The Guild of Business Finance Professionals (bfpguild.org), the podcast is now into the 3rd season!
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.
The podcast features guests from all areas of the market including lenders, industry experts, finance intermediaries and business owners.
Business Finance Matters (BFM)
The Lender - Paul Marston, CEO, FSE Group; Projection driven businesses seeking access to finance, that other lenders can't do!
In this episode, David and Trevor speak with Paul Marston, CEO of The FSE Group and Non-Executive Director at Allica Bank.
Paul knew from the age of 11 that he wanted to work in banking. Today, that passion continues as he focuses on supporting small and medium-sized businesses that struggle to access finance and what he refers to as the “market gap.”
Many lenders only back businesses that are already profitable and whose owners are homeowners. FSE takes a different approach. Their mandate is to support strong entrepreneurs with realistic business plans and forecasts that show potential for growth and job creation.
Outside of work, Paul’s a big fan of Padel Tennis and Queen. He can even play Bohemian Rhapsody on the piano!
David recently helped a client secure a £200k facility when no other lender was willing to step in. If you are a business owner or Guild member looking for funding, you are welcome to contact David or Paul directly to learn more about the £400m+ in funding available through FSE and other British Business Bank fund managers across the UK.
There are plans to meet up and reminisce with Paul's romantic past at 'Bog Island' in Bath. Everyone is welcome...but no proposal of marriage in guaranteed!
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