GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO SUPPORTING FAIR FINANCE
Following a consultation on how best to finance small businesses, the Government has committed to supporting Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs), like ART,…
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STOP BASHING THE BANKS – AND THINK OF ANOTHER SOLUTION
Stop Bashing the Banks – and Think of Another Solution! The debate continues unabated regarding the banks and their willingness or not to…
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THE ART OF GROWTH
A loan from ART (Aston Reinvestment Trust) has enabled Camp Hill based D3 Display to grow significantly in the past year, in spite…
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ARE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES MISSING A TRICK?
Social enterprises could be missing out on opportunities for growth and development because they are not taking advantage of the full range of…
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DREAM COMES TRUE FOR BUSINESS MANAGER
After 13 years of working at Horgan’s Sandwich Bar at Aston Cross, manager Elaine Halliwell has been able to realise her dream of…
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FINANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES – WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON?
Access to finance for small businesses has never been commented on so regularly in the media – yet it appears that confusion still…
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ANYONE FOR LOLLY?
ART is issuing lollies to get the message across to small businesses and their advisors that it has ‘lolly’ available to lick the…
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THE SECRET INGREDIENT IN BIRMINGHAM’S CULINARY SCENE
From Michelin-starred dining to fast food, Birmingham’s restaurants offer it all. But did you know that many of them share a common ingredient…
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NEW YEAR NEW FINANCE
Access to finance for small businesses has been a major issue over the past 12 months, but there’s good news for those trading…
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