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North Shields-based Brace-Yourself has secured £150,000 in funding through NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance to increase capacity ahead of the UK launch of Novak Djokovic's new Incrediwear range, helping the business scale operations, strengthen fulfilment and support continued growth.

A NATIONAL business roadshow that kicked off in Newcastle on 17 March saw over 180 meetings take place between businesses and national funders, investors and advisers, securing offers of over £2 million in deals.

Get to know Gemma, Business Funding Executive at UMi Get Funding. Discover her journey across grants, debt finance and funding readiness, and how she helps businesses move forward with confidence.

Get to know Julie Cuthbertson, Chief Funding Solutions Officer at UMi. Learn about her career in corporate finance and how she leads UMi Get Funding to make business finance clearer, simpler and more accessible.

Get to know Phil Coates, Business Funding Adviser at UMi Get Funding. From banking and brokerage to helping businesses navigate the lending market, discover the experience he brings to supporting SMEs.

The commercial property finance market can be difficult to navigate, particularly for first‑time investors. Lender appetite varies widely, loan‑to‑value thresholds can be restrictive, and pricing and flexibility are not always transparent. For many businesses, understanding which funding route best supports both short‑term transactions and long‑term strategy is a significant challenge.

Meet James Ryan, Business Funding Adviser at UMi Get Funding. Discover his career journey, his passion for responsible lending and the hobbies that shape his downtime.

Burradon Pharmacy has officially opened under the ownership of experienced pharmacist’s Paul and Eva Kneafsey. Although this is the team's first acquisition, it follows years of planning to introduce a pharmacy that puts patient care, accessibility and community at its heart.

The commercial property finance landscape is vast, fragmented, and often unclear. With hidden lender criteria, varying appetite levels, and inconsistent affordability assessments, securing the right facility can be challenging - even for experienced property investors.