ABOUT US

 

At Business Funding Portal our ethos is very simple - to ensure that you get the best possible business finance from dedicated sector specialists. Or in other words, 'you get to deal with someone who knows, not someone who knows someone who knows'. Our own directors have a wealth experience both in providing business finance and in funding their own various enterprises; this has provided not only hands-on knowledge but also numerous valuable contacts which we are happy to share with you. The approach is very much hands-on to understanding and meeting your specific needs - we are not a call centre and we are not governed by an intransigent process - if a site visit will help we will gladly oblige, whereas if speed is of the essence we can transact largely by phone and email.

In response to market conditions, our funding products are sourced from outside the mainstream banking arena, either from private or equity-funded enterprise, or from the growing range of crowd-funded or peer-to-peer lenders. This means that your banking relationship will remain unaffected.

SECTOR SPECIALISTS IN:

Engineering:

Quite simply, we offer the widest possible range of funding solutions to OMB Engineering firms. 

Engineering & manufacturing remain the heart of the UK economy and are our key contributor to the global economy. With our extensive experience of owner managed business and a passion for all things manufacturing, Business Funding Portal are commited to offering the widest range of funding facilities to the UK manufacturing & engineering sector.

Renewables / recycling:

As a modern, forward thinking business it is impossible to ignore the renewables sector. Operating with private lessors and under Carbon Trust initiatives, Business Funding Portal can offer innovative solutions to vendors of PV/Solar, wind turbines, biomass and other renewable technologies.

More traditionally we have significant experience in the recycling and materials sectors.

Professional Introducers:

From the outset, Business Funding Portal was dedicated to handling wide and varied proposals from the professional sector - largely focusing on banks and accountants.

Far from being a competitor, our bank sources see as as an invaluable resource in providing a complete client solution, whereas to accountants we are the conduit to the wider funding market beyond the mainstream.


Please feel free to call us on the numbers provided for a friendly and confidential chat.

Robin, Mark & Anthony.

 

Mark Jones

Managing Director

Mobile - 07932 075754

 

 

Mark has spent 25 years in the finance industry and is widely regarded as a source of knowledge and experience within the sector. Having gained his basic grounding in the finance subsidiaries of Lloyds and AIB banks, mark went on to become a founder and director of what remains one of the UK's largest general finance brokerages.

 

Recognising the pivotal role that that professional advisors play in the business funding market, Mark left to set up Business Funding Portal as a key resource to this sector.

 

In addition to his work in asset finance, Mark is passionate about helping business start-ups; he runs college courses on the topic and is a volunteer mentor under the Government NEA scheme.

 

Robin Mathias FCCA, FCMA

 

Mobile - 07770 950358

 

 

A Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, Robin has firmly established his credentials both within the corporate world and as an entrepreneur.

 

Robin's earlier career was spent working to senior positions in major companies throughout the world, including spells in the USA, South Africa and France.

 

On leaving the corporate world he has successfully built and run businesses as diverse as manufacturing, publishing and internet marketing. With undoubted commercial acumen Robin also brings a welcome 'outside the sector' vision to Business Funding Portal.

He also keeps the team in line with admin!

 

   

Anthony Pope

Business Development


Mobile - 07884 070312

 

 

 

A relative newcomer to the team, Anthony is busy making his presence felt in his native south west and beyond. 

 

Anthony plays an active role in developing our renewables and recycling business.  

 

He has also embraced Twitter & other social media to spread the word.

 

You will find Anthony warm, approachable and keen to assist with your needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Charter

Business Funding Portal are dedicated to providing the very best service to all our clients.

All of our partners have commited to our Service Charter:

  • To respond promptly and professionally to all enquiries.
  • To provide free and impartial advice prior to arrangement of any fees.
  • To provide this advice and any product information in in plain English, not jargon.
  • To always seek and offer the most cost-effective solution.
  • To always give clients the time and opportunity to read documentation and seek professional advice.
  • To support in writing promies made on future actions.
  • To respect and reflect the professional ethos of each introductory source.
  • To advise as soon as possible if we are unable to assist and, as far as possible to provide reasons.