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Shadowfax Funding Solutions We have been shortlisted for Bridging Broker of the year 2026. We can also help clients with funding for Management Buyouts and Management Buy Ins.
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In addition we can help with Working Capital, Commercial Mortgages, business loans, Invoice Finance and Asset Finance. Shadowfax Funding Solutions help businesses find the right funding to enable business owners and directors achieve their goals. With 20 years of working in and around financial services, we are well placed to offer impartial advice. Headed up by Andy Bissett we have access to over 150 lenders in all fields of business funding including but not limited to Commercial Mortgages, Invoice Finance and Asset Based lending, Asset Finance, Development Finance and Trade Finance. If you need funding in your business, please get in touch.

Three years ago, you implemented invoice finance. It solved an immediate problem – gave you breathing room when payment ...
13/10/2026

Three years ago, you implemented invoice finance. It solved an immediate problem – gave you breathing room when payment terms stretched to 60 days and growth required working capital you didn’t have sitting in the bank.

It worked. Still does, technically.

But here’s the conversation most brokers won’t have with you: the facility that made sense at £3 million turnover rarely makes sense at £8 million. The product appropriate for a business chasing payment often isn’t appropriate for a business with established client relationships and internal credit control. And the terms you accepted when you desperately needed funding aren’t the terms you’d negotiate today from a position of strength.

Most businesses don’t realise they can – or should – review their invoice finance arrangements. They assume switching is complicated, that loyalty matters, or that “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” applies to financial facilities the same way it applies to operational systems.

It doesn’t.

Find why along with full details in our blog 'The Refinance Conversation No One’s Having: When Your Existing Invoice Finance Facility Stops Working': https://bit.ly/4AM1Lq8

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Another week, another reminder that business is still all about people.At TRUST Networking, a familiar face took centre ...
09/10/2026

Another week, another reminder that business is still all about people.

At TRUST Networking, a familiar face took centre stage for the 10-minute presentation. It was great to see Jason Baskind of WPA back in the room following his return.

Speaking of familiar faces, Andy bumped into old school friend Peter Bentinck at Ware & Kay Solicitors networking event at Wetherby Town Hall. It’s always amazing how small the Yorkshire business community can feel at times.

However, messages came thick and fast into Shadowfax HQ on Thursday…

Steve had been spotted networking not once, but twice in Leeds.

That’s right. Mr Sheffield made it to Leeds. Whatever next?!

Steve enjoyed The Property Catalyst Club before heading on to the Barclays drinks event at Flight Club, proving he really had ventured beyond the city limits.

Andy will see many of you today at the Harrogate Business Lunch, looking forward to good company and some excellent conversations with Charlotte Jackson & Lindsay Crooks from Lloyds.

And before anyone asks Andy today…

Yes, Steve made it safely back to Sheffield.

Have a great weekend everyone.

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You’ve just filled the tank on one of your HGVs. £1.93 per litre for diesel. That’s nearly £400 more expensive per vehic...
06/10/2026

You’ve just filled the tank on one of your HGVs. £1.93 per litre for diesel. That’s nearly £400 more expensive per vehicle per week than it was in February.

The real problem isn’t the price itself – it’s the timing. You’re absorbing that £300-per-week increase immediately, every time a vehicle leaves the depot. But the contract you signed with your major client six months ago? Fixed pricing. Net 60-day payment terms. And they’re not interested in discussing fuel surcharges until the next quarterly review – which is still eight weeks away.

You’re not alone. According to the Road Haulage Association, only one in ten haulage operators can fully pass fuel cost increases to their customers. The other 90% are absorbing the difference, at least temporarily. For a business operating on 2% margins where fuel already represents a third of your costs, “temporarily” can break you.

Check out 'Why Your Haulage Business Can’t Wait 60 Days Anymore: The £300-a-Week Problem' in our recent blog: https://bit.ly/4xPVZkz

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This week saw a mix of client meetings, funding discussions, lender research, relationship building and networking acros...
02/10/2026

This week saw a mix of client meetings, funding discussions, lender research, relationship building and networking across Yorkshire. There was plenty of time spent helping businesses explore solutions to cash flow challenges, growth ambitions and refinancing opportunities, whilst continuing to strengthen the network of funding partners available to support SMEs.

At TRUST Networking a small but mighty band of businesses had great discussions around the table. Andy's particular highlight from it was a fantastic ten-minute LinkedIn workshop from Rachel at Black Door Social. Short, practical and packed with useful takeaways, it was a great reminder that sometimes the simplest ideas can have the biggest impact.

The week also included work on re-engaging former contacts and businesses, updating lender information and reviewing opportunities that may have slipped off the radar. As always, some of the most interesting opportunities come from conversations that started months, or even years, ago.

There was also time for another networking event with fellow professionals from Leeds wishing Justine Stalker and her team at Claritas Tax a happy second birthday.

As the week draws to a close, Andy is swapping lender calls, funding proposals and credit papers for walking boots and sore legs, taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge today with Andy Horsfield and Andrew Woolhouse.

Hopefully the weather is kind, the blisters stay away, and the only uphill struggles this weekend involve Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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We’ve just come back from the NACFB Broker Awards where Shadowfax was shortlisted for Bridging Finance Broker of the Yea...
29/09/2026

We’ve just come back from the NACFB Broker Awards where Shadowfax was shortlisted for Bridging Finance Broker of the Year. Didn’t win, but I’m genuinely proud of the shortlisting – it reflects the work we’ve done helping businesses and investors navigate what’s often misunderstood as “expensive panic funding.”

That phrase comes up a lot. Bridging finance as the last resort when everything else has failed. Which misses the point entirely.

The businesses we work with use bridging finance strategically – not because they’ve run out of options, but because they’ve recognised a situation where speed creates more value than the cost of borrowing removes. That’s not desperation. That’s arithmetic. Read full details, here: https://bit.ly/4yfcbNo

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Much like England at Headingley this week, Andy spent the week building an innings rather than swinging wildly at everyt...
25/09/2026

Much like England at Headingley this week, Andy spent the week building an innings rather than swinging wildly at everything that came his way...

This week saw Andy out and about meeting lenders, taking calls, progressing deals and generally nudging funding opportunities towards the boundary rope.

Meanwhile, Steve continued his impressive run of finding reasons not to leave Sheffield. Sources close to Steve suggest he briefly considered crossing the city boundary this week before deciding it was unnecessarily adventurous.

It was also great for Andy to catch up with Rachel Guy for a one-to-one following the TRUST Networking & Federation of Small Businesses - FSB networking event a couple of weeks ago. Always good to continue conversations away from the networking room and hear more about what's happening in the local business community.

This week also saw Andy hosting the Trust Networking meeting, where attendees enjoyed a fantastic presentation from Zoe Ziegler - Ziegler Financial on thinking differently about money, retirement and life planning. The session posed an interesting question: do we really need to work until we're 65? Judging by the number of lender calls and funding opportunities currently on the go, Andy suspects retirement may need to wait a little while yet.

Behind the scenes, plenty of deals continue to move through the funding process. Facilities are progressing through credit, lenders are reviewing proposals, and updates are arriving thick and fast. There is a quiet confidence around Shadowfax that the scoreboard is continuing to tick over nicely, even if the occasional rain delay comes in the form of waiting for documents or credit approvals.

A welcome break came yesterday with a trip to Headingley to watch England v Sri Lanka. The cricket was excellent, the atmosphere and company was fantastic, it just a shame England couldn’t get over the line.

As another busy week draws to a close, it's encouraging to see so many opportunities progressing and businesses taking positive steps towards securing the funding they need.

Now it's time for a well-earned weekend.

Unless, of course, Steve finally decides to leave Sheffield. In which case, that probably deserves a separate announcement!

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We are hurtling towards the festive season and it's easy to feel the strain on your cash flow. As a business owner, jugg...
22/09/2026

We are hurtling towards the festive season and it's easy to feel the strain on your cash flow. As a business owner, juggling Christmas party plans, debating employee bonuses, and the general whirlwind of the season, the pressures can quickly be felt.

If you're finding it tough to manage your cash flow in the short term, there are solutions available to keep things running with ease. Including options like Invoice Finance and Merchant Card Advances which can provide the support you need to stay ahead during this busy time.

Get in touch with us to explore these options and ensure your business sails through the festive season.👇

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Another week in the world of commercial finance, networking, client meetings and, apparently, international travel... if...
18/09/2026

Another week in the world of commercial finance, networking, client meetings and, apparently, international travel... if you're from Sheffield.

The team have spent much of the week working closely with clients on funding enquiries and ongoing transactions, helping businesses navigate an increasingly interesting lending market.

One of the week's highlights was TRUST Networking on Wednesday, where Frances Lawrence from WRIXLE delivered an excellent presentation. Engaging, insightful and full of practical takeaways. A great session and well worth attending.

Away from the office, Andy was fortunate enough to enjoy a round of golf with Tom Bond, proving once again that some of the best business conversations happen several hundred yards apart while searching for golf balls in the rough.

The biggest story of the week, however, remains Steve...

Following last week's daring expedition to Manchester for the NACFB Awards, we're pleased to report that Steve successfully made it home to Sheffield unharmed. There had been genuine concerns that after venturing more than 40 miles from Sheffield he might become disoriented, require assistance from mountain rescue, or simply refuse to return.

Thankfully, after extensive negotiations and what we understand was a carefully planned extraction operation, Steve was returned safely across the Pennines and has now resumed his natural habitat. Here he is rushing back to the train after a couple of pints of fruit c***r.

We can confirm that he is recovering well and is expected to remain within South Yorkshire for the foreseeable future.

Looking ahead, Andy is looking forward to playing golf with Adam Wolstenholme at Marple Golf Club today. Whether any business gets discussed will largely depend on whether either of them can locate their tee shots.

As ever, it's been another week built on relationships, conversations, networking and helping businesses find the right funding solutions.

Have a great weekend when it arrives.

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Take a look at our guide on all things business loans, where we’ll demystify the world of commercial lending and provide...
15/09/2026

Take a look at our guide on all things business loans, where we’ll demystify the world of commercial lending and provide valuable insights into how these financial tools can empower your business. Whether you’re a small start-up or an established enterprise, understanding the nuances of business loans is essential for accessing capital, fuelling growth, and achieving your entrepreneurial aspirations.

Click the link to find full details of our article 'Exploring Business Loans: Your Path to Financial Empowerment': https://bit.ly/3XGtIMo

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Another week in the wonderful and frustrating world of commercial finance!As always, this week delivered both the highs ...
11/09/2026

Another week in the wonderful and frustrating world of commercial finance!

As always, this week delivered both the highs and lows that keep us reaching for strong coffee or a seriously strong b**r.

On the downside, there was the an unusual frustration of seeing a lender produce what looked like a fantastic offer for a great client, only to pull it away at the eleventh hour. Just when everyone thought the finish line was in sight, someone apparently moved it.

Back to square one.

On the upside, Andy escaped the office and headed over to the TRUST Networking x Federation of Small Businesses - FSB networking event at Wetherby Town Hall, catching up with some great local businesses and contacts.

Not content with that, Andy also accepted a last-minute invitation from Andy Horsfield of Brabners to join Karl Brooker of Tremark Associates at Doncaster Races. It would have been rude not to, after all. Networking comes in many forms, some involving less coffee and considerably more horses.

But the biggest news of the week is happening today...

Andy and Steve are making their way to Old Trafford Cricket Ground for the NACFB Broker Awards, where we have been shortlisted for Bridging Finance Broker of the Year.

Now, regular readers may have noticed that Steve hasn’t featured much in recent weeks. That’s mainly because Steve prefers to stay within a carefully controlled radius of Sheffield and regards travelling beyond the city limits as an overseas expedition.

Steve has been mentally preparing himself for weeks. With today’s journey approaching, Steve has spent most of the week asking which train they’re getting, what time it leaves, what platform it’s on, whether they’ve checked again, and then checking once more just to be safe. Sources suggest the train schedule has now been reviewed more thoroughly than some lender credit papers.

Regardless of the result tonight, being shortlisted amongst some excellent brokers is something we’re incredibly proud of.

Wish us luck… and if anyone sees Steve looking nervously at a departure board, please reassure him that Manchester is only next door.

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