
Case Study by Response Business Finance
Supporting Solicitors with a Work in Progress Loan
The Goal
The client required a time-sensitive loan to support their new business operations. Funding was essential for maintaining current sales projections, breaking through growth barriers, and purchasing work leads.
Customer Feedback:
“During our first year of business, RB Finance has been the helping hand we needed. Always on hand to assist, Shareen and Mark have our best interests at heart. They are dedicated, committed, and genuine.”
The aim was to provide working capital to fund the pipeline business, enabling sustainable growth and scalability while ensuring a long-term funding solution.
Challenges
Many businesses, especially in their early stages, face cash flow constraints, making it difficult to invest in growth opportunities or scale operations.
Customer Insight:
“They do their utmost to ensure you get the right product at the right rate and time. Their support has been fantastic!”
RB Finance’s Approach:
Mark Squires explained:
“When businesses lack the capital to reinvest, scaling revenue to the next level can seem impossible. By providing a tailored WIP funding solution, we enabled the client to achieve a 30% ROI every three months, with the potential to exceed 120% ROI annually through reinvestment or loan repayment options.”
The solution included:
- Unsecured funding to purchase work leads and data.
- Flexible 3-month turnaround with options to settle or reinvest.
- Long-term funding partnership for scalable growth.
The Response Business Finance Solution
RB Finance delivered a custom funding solution to meet the client’s needs, providing the financial flexibility to grow their business.
Customer Feedback:
“Shareen has assisted my business on three occasions, and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Both Shareen and Mark go above and beyond to help us, always prioritizing our needs.”
The loan allowed the client to:
- Purchase necessary work leads.
- Fund work in progress with quick turnaround cycles.
- Scale their business while maintaining profitability.
Results
The funding solution delivered tangible benefits, including:
- Long-term financial sustainability through a dedicated funding partner.
- Improved ROI with reinvestment options.
- Growth opportunities unlocked by breaking through cash flow barriers.
Experience Working with RB Finance
The client emphasized their positive experience:
“I cannot recommend the team enough. They feel like steadfast colleagues genuinely concerned with your business. Their approach is personal, meticulous, and without any sales element.”
Key Contributors
- Mark Squires
- Shareen Zaman
Client Recommendation
“RB Finance provides more than just financial solutions—they become part of your team, offering genuine care and unparalleled support for your business journey.”
Mark Squires
Managing Director
Mark Squires is a seasoned professional with a passion for transforming how businesses access finance. As the founder of Response Business Finance (RBF), Mark leads a boutique commercial brokerage built on the principles of sensibility, ethics, and proactivity. His vision is simple yet profound: to make commercial finance personal, offering tailored solutions that empower SMEs to thrive.