First Enterprise

First Enterprise provides unsecured loans (£500-£250,000) to support both start-ups and established businesses across the UK. Authorised & regulated by the FCA.

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We're incredibly proud of our Investment Manager Inderpal Singh for receiving a wonderful 5-star review! ⭐👏

His guidance through a loan application helped a client refinance their existing loan, saving them money, their personal assets, and giving them breathing room to grow.

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MoneyFest is back! 🚀
Spend a day exploring the full spectrum of business funding at this annual festival for SMEs.
Our Deputy Director, Danielle Davis, will be joining as a panellist to share her expertise. Be sure to come along so you don't miss it!
🎟️https://t.co/kO3uAR7SC0

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🚀 Little and Giant Explorers gets a £20,000 boost from First Enterprise!

💫 The funding helped founder Danielle Preira improve SEO, grow brand awareness & scale monthly turnover.

👏 Big thanks to Business Advisor James Minott for his guidance & support!

#InclusiveLending

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🥳We're proud to join the @PanthersIHC Business Club for the 2025/26 season!
This partnership celebrates Nottingham’s best — teamwork, ambition & heart — uniting local business with local champions.🏒
👉Membership applications open on Panther's website: https://t.co/HKPOke5FfW

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💬"I have a Business Plan, but I'm not sure how to secure funds with it!"

Does this sound like you? Knowing exactly what to do with a Business Plan can get confusing at times. 🤔

We understand that better than most.

👇Check out the slides down below for a short guide!

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They say consistency is the hallmark of excellence, and Caroline Everett has embodied this for 20 incredible years at First Enterprise. As our Finance Manager, she gives the entire organisation confidence and stability.🎉Thank you for being someone we're honoured to work with!

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🚀 Got a brilliant business idea?

The @BIPCNorthants are hosting a vibrant event for entrepreneurs!

Join us at Start-Up Day for expert talks, networking & funding advice!

📅 Mon 17 Nov | ⏰ 9:30–2:30 | 📍 Northampton Central Library |🎟️ https://t.co/dVtww6mC8i

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🎤What did they love most?
Our “Unlocking Finance & Growth for Small Businesses” event was more than a gathering - it was a celebration of small business potential.💼
From finance tips to resilience stories, your energy made it unforgettable.💙
Here’s to more impact & growth!🚀

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Access to finance is powerful 💸- but what entrepreneurs do with it is transformative.

For Part 3 of our #BlackHistoryMonth series, we’re celebrating Black founders who’ve used our loans to grow, innovate & lead 🚀- creating jobs, building wealth & shaping the next generation 🙌🏾

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🤔Is your Business Loan still the right fit?
If your repayments feel tight - refinancing could help you free up cash for growth.
Check out down below for the top 5 signs you should refinance your Business Loan.
If any of those sound like you, get in touch to explore your options!

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📱 Looks like a note you'd leave for yourself - because future you will thank you for sorting your finances early!

Here’s your no-fuss checklist for surviving (and thriving) in your first year of trading.

Simple, practical, and easy to action. Save it, share it, tick it off ✅

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🌟 It was a pleasure to attend the 2025 Innovation Challenge Finalist Showcase by TBAT Innovation.

👏 Congratulations to A&B Smart Materials, Nafura Advanced Technologies & Snowball for the outstanding achievements, and to all 10 finalists for impressive pitches.
📸Peter Nutkins

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High loan repayments stunting your business growth?

🚀Refinancing through First Enterprise could help you move to a longer-term, lower-cost loan - freeing up your cashflow and giving your business room to grow.

👉Enquire today: https://t.co/H9bg9aXDVe

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🤔 Some small businesses are repaying £80k a month on high-interest loans — when they could be paying £5k.
Our Deputy Director, Danielle Davis, spoke to The Times about how CDFIs like First Enterprise help SMEs refinance fairly and grow sustainably. 💪
🔗 https://t.co/Ow9Kid0Hr8

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Financial empowerment starts with community💙
For #BlackHistoryMonth we’re shouting out Black-led orgs that power black entrepreneurs:
✨ All Things Black & Beautiful
✨ Black Business Founders
✨ Black2Business
✨ Black Business Network
Let’s keep uplifting Black enterprise 💼✨

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Excited to see Rosie, owner of ADHD Focus, and Saul, owner of Beer Hatch among the Start Up Loans Ambassadors 2025! 👏

@BritishBBank celebrates 14 business owners who have launched with Start Up Loans. We're proud to see 2 businesses we helped get off the ground among them!

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What an incredible day! 💼✨
Our “Unlocking Finance & Growth for Small Businesses” event brought together experts, entrepreneurs & partners for a day full of insights, inspiration & real impact. 💡
Here’s to more growth ahead! 🚀
#UnlockingFinance #BusinessGrowth

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It started on IWD 2024 with 100+ incredible women — now #GWIB is a movement! 🌟
Uniting women across the Midlands (and beyond) to collaborate, connect & lift each other up. 💪
Proud to sponsor this inspiring community!
#GWIB2026 #IWD2026

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Traditional lenders often have strict criteria, and online lenders may offer quick solutions, but sometimes at a cost that can add up for small businesses.

💪 That’s where Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) like us step in.

👉 See how we compare!

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💗Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the strength, creativity, and resilience women bring to every part of life - including business.

💪By supporting businesses like H.E.R Bodywear, we're reminded that empowering women in business in turn empowers communities.