Close Brothers Commercial Finance

12/03/2026

This construction and civil engineering business needed to simplify their funding structure, improve cash flow, and create a more sustainable platform for the business’s next phase of growth. We used Sale & Hire Purchase alongside Sale & Leaseback for a €1.4m asset finance restructure.

Why asset finance works well in construction:
🔹 Significant value sits in plant and machinery
🔹 Funding can be tailored asset by asset
🔹 Businesses can strengthen liquidity without disrupting operations

Get in touch to find out how asset finance can be used for your business objectives.

05/03/2026

Our latest Business Barometer survey highlighted almost half (48%) of Irish SMEs said they feel confident the economy will expand during the coming 12 months, with 39% expecting to see their own business grow over the same period.

Funding availability remains important, with many firms planning to improve premises or invest in new assets.

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The latest Close Brothers Business Barometer survey of small and medium sized UK and Ireland firms has highlighted the continued positive attitude towards growth and investment , despite global challenges faced and increased costs of trading.

05/03/2026

We recently supported a quarry business with a €300k Sale & Hire Purchase Back facility. Like many in this industry, significant value was tied up in machinery.

By refinancing existing assets, they were able to release cash and fund a land purchase, all while keeping the equipment essential to daily operations. Asset finance isn’t just for new equipment, it’s a flexible way to fund strategic growth.

04/03/2026

We are pleased to offer a €750,000 facility to a business supplying products to the leisure industry. This has provided working capital needed to continue their daily operations, and avoid disruption to services while switching from their previous provider who exited the market.

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Industry: Landscaping Product: IDeal invoice discounting Facility size: €750,000

03/03/2026

If your business has experienced an increase in late payments, our invoice finance solutions may be able to help you access working capital more quickly: http://bit.ly/2qI0gLu

We offer a range of flexible commercial finance products including asset finance, invoice discounting and asset based lending. Close Brothers Commercial Finance products.

02/03/2026

Our solutions allow to invest in essential machinery and equipment or to unlock the equity within their existing assets, providing financial flexibility and operational advancements.

Discover why asset finance is the key to upgrading or expanding your equipment and driving your business forward.

From enhancing cash flow to keeping technology up to date, learn how asset finance can be a game-changer for your operation:

Asset finance enables businesses to release cash from their assets or spread the costs of new equipment over time.

27/02/2026

We work closely with dealers, brokers and accountants to provide their clients with the best possible packages, with the ability to quickly consider their financial suitability.

Find out how you can benefit here:

26/02/2026

As SMEs adapt to the changing economic landscape, they will be trying to ease the strain on their cash flow. Here are three ways to reduce this pressure: https://www.closecommercialfinance.ie/news-and-insights/how-support-cash-flow-your-business-reopens

Three ways to ease pressure for businesses reopening after lockdown

25/02/2026

Our IDeal platform allowed to free up cash from outstanding customer invoices almost immediately.

Read on to discover how they also benefited from our Liquidity Plus product: https://bit.ly/32CmfQR

Customer: Bridgeman Recruitment Services Ltd Industry: Recruitment

24/02/2026

Invoice finance releases capital tied up in unpaid customer invoices to fund business strategies and improve cash flow.

Discover more benefits here: https://bit.ly/2qR2jMP

23/02/2026

Did you know that assets on your balance sheet could help your business improve its cash flow?

Find out how our refinance solutions can provide an immediate cash injection here: https://www.closecommercialfinance.ie/news-and-insights/how-release-equity-machinery-stock-and-other-business-assets

Our refinance solutions can provide an immediate cash injection or enable the restructuring of existing finance agreements.