Access to finance is one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses, yet many business owners are unsure of the funding options available or when finance can support growth. This webinar explores why finance is often essential for business stability and expansion, and how working with the right broker can make a significant difference.
Designed for accountancy practices, the session will highlight how brokers help secure competitive funding for clients, streamline the lending process, and unlock opportunities that traditional routes may miss. It will also show how collaborating with a finance broker can add value to your client relationships and support better outcomes for small businesses.
This webinar will cover topics including:
- The Market Trends
- The Lending Landscape
- Accountants and Funding Strategy
- Trading Risks 5. Role of the strategic specialist broker
- Unsecured/Secured Funding
- Lending Products
- How our “Partnership” model works
Who is this presentation/workshop for?
This webinar is ideal for accountants and any professionals who work with SME’s. Knowledge is not essential.
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 12:30 - 13:30hrs (UK Time)
CPD hour: 1.0
Price: Free
About the speaker
Ian Stewart
Ian D. Stewart ACIB has over 45 years’ experience in business banking and commercial finance. Between 1980 and 2010 he held senior roles within major financial institutions, including Relationship Director, Team Leader and Head of the Audit Team for Wales & the Southwest, while also contributing to lending innovation committees.
He later founded Think Business Finance Ltd, building it into one of the UK’s leading commercial finance brokerages and achieving FCA regulation before selling the business to a corporate group. Ian remains a director, overseeing the growth strategy.
He has completed over 20,000 business finance reviews, coached more than 1,000 business owners and mentors SMEs for Small Business Britain.
