Why Relationships Matter When Funding Gets Harder
Relationship-led SME funding becomes even more important when markets tighten and lending decisions slow down. At OSBF, we believe funding works best when it is built on trust, openness and long-term thinking. At OSBF, we believe funding works best when it’s built on trust, openness and long-term thinking. As a property-backed lender supporting SME businesses […]
Read moreNovember 2025 Budget
Real-World Implications for Property, Business and Lending. The Budget’s impact on property, business, and lending is something many of our SME clients are thinking about. When our new Marketing Director, Jonathan, suggested I write a short article on this, I knew it was a good idea. As I began drafting it, I realised I was […]
Read moreYork and North Yorkshire Top 100 Businesses List
We’re delighted to have made the York and North Yorkshire Top 100 Businesses List, an important accolade for businesses across the region. York Business School, in partnership with The Press, has been developing and publishing the list since 2017.
Read morePositivity despite increased costs
Following the changes made in the 2024 Autumn Statement, UK SME businesses are suffering increased employment costs and there is also massive uncertainty as to what the “new world order” will look like in terms of international trade.
Read moreOSBF relocates to larger offices as we continue to expand
OSBF continues to grow, and after a decade at the Old Cow Shed, we have moved! After some hunting for the right property, OSBF remains in a rural setting, less than 10 miles outside of the city of York. When we're settled in, the kettle will be on!
Read moreOne Stop Yomps
We've introduced something new at One Stop Business Finance - the One Stop Yomp! Now on it's second outing, we've been encouraging colleagues, clients and friends to join us for walks in and around the Yorkshire Wolds.
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