Credo Asset Finance’s proud past and exciting future
Simon Gray, managing director of Credo Asset Finance. - Credit: supplied
Simon Gray, managing director of Credo Asset Finance, gets into the Christmas spirit – past, present and future.
With Christmas a few weeks away, I’m sitting here thinking of 2014 and reflecting that it will have been a difficult year financially for many people.
Staying with the Christmas theme led me to thoughts of Ebenezer Scrooge. He was a usurious money-lender and never helped anyone, much like what we are seeing today. I think about the three ghosts that visited him – past, present and future – and reflect on the year we have had and the times to come.
House prices continue to rise, making it difficult for those trying to get on the housing ladder. Many commentators feel that banks are still not lending, and are tightening up on their lending criteria so many small businesses are failing to grow as expected – an important element of economic recovery. The British Chamber of Commerce says there has actually been reduced credit demand from small companies reflecting, in its view, high levels of mistrust in banks and building societies.
I’m proud to say at Credo this is not the case. We have made many new relationships with small local businesses and found them affordable finance so they can grow their business, employ more staff and view 2015 positively.
Helping businesses in my community makes me proud and I urge any business, keen to fund growth, to talk to us. I’ve mentioned the car and van market in my columns but, as you will see on our website, we fund all sorts of business purchases from IT equipment to plant and machinery.
The same principle applies for private car, van or bike purchases. People know how important it is to shop around when buying car or house insurance but often think they have to accept the first deal the bank or car dealer offers. Don’t! Talk to a reputable, independent broker like Credo and you may be surprised at the finance offers available.
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I wish all Credo customers, past and present, a very happy Christmas and a prosperous new year. For those future customers we haven’t met yet, seasonal greetings and I hope we can help you in 2015.
n Credo Asset Finance is at 85 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, NR7 0HF. Phone 01603 703180, email sales@credoassetfinance.com or visit www.credoassetfinance.com
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This column is sponsored by Credo Asset Finance.
