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Brokers are ready to support SMEs achieve their growth goals and ensure that have the right assets for the job, writes Ian Galbraith, Paragon's Head of Broker. 

Paragon’s new Sales Director for SME Lending discusses his career, what the army taught him about asset finance, and how Paragon can support SMEs and brokers in the year ahead.

With new Paragon research finding that transport SMEs are set to increase investment Dale Trenam, Paragon's Head of Transport Finance, reflects on the research and the new report An SME Led Recovery. 

With new Paragon research finding that SMEs are set to increase investment over the following months it is vital that they are able to secure the financing the require, writes Ian Galbraith.

SMEs are ready to ramp-up investment, with fresh spending on assets and expanded workforces, Paragon Bank’s new SME barometer has found.

Sarah Dix, relationship director in Paragon's Development Finance team, spoke to Financial Reporter about the issues currently facing the sector and her role supporting developers. 

Paul Heath, Business Development Director in Paragon’s broker team, discusses how the year is progressing, how he became involved with asset finance, and the service Paragon can provide to brokers.

Learn how bridging finance can be a crucial tool for SME developers looking for short-term finance to bridge the gap between the purchase of a property and its sale or refinancing.

With growing optimism that the months ahead will see interest rates start to fall, increasing numbers of SMEs are today making the decision to invest in new assets, says Ian Galbraith 

With economic conditions set to improve across 2023, now is the ideal time for developers to arrange financing for their latest projects - says Mick Howard, Development Finance Relationship Director.