Trusted Partners
BGCN have developed a number of partners who share our philosophy that working in partnership we are able to help support businesses with their plans and ambitions. Here are links to their websites, please mention BGCN when discussing your needs with them
Accept Cards
Advice and guides to help improve your finances We will find the perfect solution and negotiate the best deal for your business. There are so many ways to accept card payments, so why not choose one that suits your business and how your customers would like to pay you?
Atkins Thomson
Law Firm
We provide excellent legal, commercial and tactical advice with our team of highly experienced, astute and personable solicitors.
We cut through the legal jargon, concentrating on relevant issues and use our expertise to achieve the best possible outcome for you. We concentrate on defamation, privacy, media law, intellectual property and media litigation as well as commercial, property, business, matrimonial and private client work.
Becketts
Chartered Financial Planners
Few firms can offer the breadth and depth of advice like Becketts. Our holistic service means you can benefit from the highest standards of advice whether you are a private individual seeking investment options or an HR Manager looking to provide healthcare cover to your people.
British Business Bank
We are a government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.
Whether you’re looking for finance to start a business, grow to the next level, or stay ahead of the competition, we’re delivering greater volume and choice of finance.
Conatus Financing Solutions Ltd
Business Funding Certainty
Conatus specialise in business financing and corporate banking relationship management. We will work with you to develop an understanding of the financial requirements of your business. This enables us to source and implement solutions that give you certainty around all aspects of your business funding and strategy, from traditional Bank funding solutions, Alternative Finance through to growth and scale up equity capital and private equity solutions including crowdfunding through our CrowdFundMe2 marque. We are also Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) licenced to support business needing turnaround advice, guidance, finance and funding restructure. Our sister business, Conatus Bookkeeping Ltd offers a full cloud based bookkeeping solution, financial forecasting and meaningful management accounts to help you monitor your Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to monitor progress with your growth, scaling or turnaround plans set by you, or jointly with your BGCN coach.
Clarity4D
Personality Profiling
Clarity4D was started in 2008 because the three directors saw the need for a simple colour profiling system to be available to a wider range of people. Personality profiling is traditionally used in business, and because of the cost, typically only senior managers benefit from self-understanding. Clarity4D provides a suite of profiles which can be used by people (young and older) who are going through a change in their lives, as well as people at every stage of their careers in the corporate world.
Credo Asset Finance
Business and Personal Asset Finance
Established in 2005, we have already brokered over £320 million to over 7,500 local businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk. Credo Asset Finance are the premier trusted Business and Personal Asset Finance specialists based in Norwich. If you’re looking to purchase but need finance, we can help.
Cottrell Moore Ltd
Recruitment Support Services
Cottrell Moore recognise that truly talented people, whatever their role, are the key to a successful business. Cottrell Moore Ltd was set up in March 2009 by Sandra and Juliet. Sandra is qualified in Employment Law and has considerable experience at Corporate and SME Board Director level. Juliet is a qualified Trainer and Assessor and has worked for many years as a successful Business Manager. They have both worked with large organisations like EE (mobile network operator which is a brand within the BT Group) running their recruitment assessment centres each month, to small entrepreneurial businesses that may only require only one person a year. They successfully recruit all over the UK and have delivered recruitment solutions overseas too. Every industry and organisation is unique so why not have a qualified recruiter that supports only where you need the support, at a cost that is directly linked to the service and volume given.
Engagement Multiplier
Truly understand employee engagement in your company
To make change, you must first uncover the truth. With a free account you get a complete engagement assessment that delivers quantifiable scores and honest feedback, so that you truly know where your company stands and where to focus to make an impact right away.
Fiscale
Specialist Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit and Patent Box tax consultancy
Fiscale has a 100% success rate with R&D Tax Credits. The reason for our success lies in the depth and breadth of knowledge that our five Technical Directors, all Chartered Tax Advisors, have in this highly specialised area of taxation.
fleximize
Fleximize is a multi-award winning digital business lender dedicated to supporting the UK’s SMEs.
Based in Ipswich, our mission is to help British businesses grow and thrive by providing them with flexible finance solutions tailored to their unique needs. Since launching in 2014, we’ve lent over £140 million to businesses across the UK. Our unsecured and secured business loans can be deposited within 48 hours of application and come with flexible features such as top-ups, repayment holidays and no early settlement fees. We also strive to provide our clients with an experience that surpasses traditional lenders, as evidenced by our ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot.
FWD Accounts
FWD Accounts are a firm of accountants, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk who concentrate on giving your business the time and effort it deserves. Blending traditional values with a modern approach, we pride ourselves on the ability to provide your business with personal, forward looking advice, based on your unique requirements. At FWD Accounts, our aim is to help you focus on important business decisions, by simplifying compliance and proactively interacting with you on day to day finance matters.
HSW Solicitors
At HSW Solicitors we pride ourselves on our friendly, efficient approach. Our team of solicitors, based in the North West of England, work collaboratively with you to provide the legal solutions you need. Whether you are a business or an individual, we tailor our approach to provide the best service possible. Specialising in residential and commercial property, commercial law, wills and probate, employment law, dispute resolution, family and divorce including mediation – we can offer a wide range of solutions to meet your needs.
Hugh J Boswell
BUSINESS INSURANCE | PERSONAL INSURANCE | RISK MANAGEMENT
We work closely with all our clients in order to gain a deep understanding of their business issues. This enables us to devise bespoke insurance solutions that deliver true value for money. After all, every business is unique and should have an insurance programme that reflects that.
moneycorp Group
International payments and foreign exchange
From access to wholesale banknotes through to offering sophisticated FX solutions and multi-currency accounts, we exist to provide a better and more specialist alternative to high-street banks. Through competitive rates, low fees and expert guidance, we can help you or your business get the most out of your money when making an international payment.
Market Finance
Business finance
MarketFinance is a business finance company offering a range of flexible finance solutions including invoice finance and business loans. This smart technology is backed by help from real people so business owners can save time and focus on growing their business.
Since 2011, MarketFinance has advanced over £2.9 billion to companies across a range of sizes and sectors, providing working capital and finance for everything from paying staff and suppliers to launching new products or services and accelerating growth.
MarketFinance is backed by Barclays, Santander InnoVentures, European venture capital fund Northzone (invested in Klarna, iZettle and Trustpilot), private equity group MCI Capital (also invested in iZettle, Azimo and Gett) and Viola Credit.
Prestige Virtual Assistance
At Prestige VA we offer a highly professional, confidential and proactive Virtual Executive Assistant service to business owners, directors and entrepreneurs to meet their day to day needs and requirements to take away their admin burden. With a diverse range of skills and experience we offer services ranging from company secretarial, diary and email management, HR document processing, office management, bookkeeping, minute and note taking, document rebranding, event & meeting organisation, right through to bespoke projects and everything in between.
Safepoint
Start protecting your staff today
Safepoint is a unique lone worker solution – offering complete peace of mind for lone workers and employers. Safepoint is made up of a robust guardian portal and easy to use, beautiful apps for iOS and Android.
St Edmundsbury Wealth Management
St Edmundsbury Wealth Management Ltd offers advice to individual and corporate clients in Suffolk and across East Anglia. The firm has eight Financial Advisers with combined experience of 128 years. Their aim is to deliver good advice in a clear fashion, backed up by excellent service.
The Money Advice Service
Advice and guides to help improve your finances
Tools and calculators to help keep track and plan ahead
Support over the phone and online
