At Acorn Business Finance our expertise is rooted in helping to source the correct finance that businesses need to compete, grow and improve their prospects.
Our mission is to support and empower emerging and expanding UK businesses.
We work well with individuals who have experienced slow response times and impersonal service from high street banks.
As a growing SME ourselves, we understand the challenges and needs of expanding, ambitious businesses from the inside.
Our combined experience means that we are both trusted and respected by our customers, funding partners & fellow brokers alike.
We take time to understand each new customer’s exact needs and provide a number of finance options for their consideration. We stay in regular contact with existing customers to ensure that we have our finger on the pulse and can provide up to date accurate information to funders as and when funds are required.
Our ethos is to never over promise and under deliver, and we always keep our customers up to date throughout any finance application process.
There are hundreds of funders and finance products out there. You can spend valuable time deciding which is right for your business and never be 100% sure.
At Acorn Business Finance we offer bespoke funding options based on what’s right for your business.
Our team has over 50 years’ experience in commercial finance, and we specialise in Asset Finance, Business Loans and Commercial Property Finance.
We aim to treat our clients’ businesses as if they are our own, taking time to understand your short and long terms funding requirements accurately. We then prioritise and personally match the right finance option to your business based on a number of key factors. We believe that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work when it comes to commercial finance, so we offer you a bespoke range of options.
Experience counts. Our proven track record in brokering commercial finance for businesses across multiple sectors gives us the edge in finding the best funding that is tailored to each specific business.
Relationships count. It sounds obvious, but because we build longstanding relationships with trusted funders, we believe we secure better terms for our customer. With us also not having to answer to investors or having astronomical fixed costs we are able to remain extremely competitive at all times.
The bigger picture counts. We are constantly speaking too and onboarding new funders whilst also understanding their sweet spots and requirements, this allows us to regularly share this knowledge with the team ensuring you benefit from a genuine whole of market approach.
Compliance counts. As FCA-accredited brokers, we set ourselves the highest standards in proposal preparation, data security and personal service, combined with advanced digital tools including Docusign & Salesforce. Acorn is proud to be a paper-less brokerage which is not just a benefit to our planet but with e-sign documentation we are faster & more secure.
To discuss financing for your business, contact us either by phone 01242 395 507, email hello@acornbusinessfinance.co.uk or book a callback.
Please note, calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes.
Acorn Business Finance strives to provide clients with the highest level of service. If you feel that our service fails to meet your requirements and you would like report a complaint, get in touch via hello@acornbusinessfinance.co.uk
Acorn Business Finance is the trading name of SJT Corporate Finance Limited. SJT Corporate Finance is registered in England and Wales, number 10919713. Registered office, Festival House, Jessop Avenue, Cheltenham GL50 3SH. SJT Corporate Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, reference number 822913. ICO registration ZA301050 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk.
We are a credit broker, not a lender. We work with a panel of funders to find a potentially suitable arrangement for your consideration.
We will receive commission from these funders, different funders pay different amounts depending on their commission model. For transparency we normally work with the following commission models – a percentage of the amount you borrow. Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey.
Ben has been working within the financial services industry since he was 16, he worked for Barclays Bank where he managed his own portfolio of high value clients.
Ben loves to build strong trustworthy relationships, based in Warrington, he has joined Acorn to focus on asset finance and working within the professions sector.
In his spare time he loves watching football and rugby league, supporting Manchester United and Warrington Wolves as well as following a little white ball around the golf course, playing once or twice a week.
As business founder and principal, Stuart brings experience, expertise and
professional rigour to Acorn Business Finance and to every client solution we
provide. With 14 years’ experience working for one of the UK’s largest providers in
the asset finance and unsecured lending sector, Stuart has developed strong
relationships with well-respected business owners, finance directors and lenders
across the UK. Stuart established Acorn Business Finance, with a vision to meet
the very particular needs of growing, ambitious and entrepreneurial businesses,
understanding their requirements by being one such business themselves.
Outside the office, Stuart enjoys keeping his handicap low on the golf course and
his fitness up, in addition to dining out and travel.
Davide, with his entrepreneurial mind set, has been launching, running and selling small sizes businesses since he left University. As a results of his venture building, he was involved in several sectors, connecting with likeminded business owners extending his competences and network.
He has also worked for major high street banks for 2 years as a financial consultant until he focused his energy in supporting established businesses and start-ups by working alongside them as a business coach.
Since joining Acorn, he helps business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with securing finance, accounting, sales, product launch, systems optimisation, team management and onboarding as well as organisation structure.
Former UK Head of Professional Practices at Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, Paul has over 30 years of financial services experience, 15 years specialising in the legal sector.
Paul felt that Banks have shifted away from offering specialist support for professional practices, so he set up Gemstone Legal to offer independent trusted advice to his clients. With practical experience working with law firms across all three respective UK law society jurisdictions, Paul believes his expertise can really help law firms run more efficiently.
Paul regularly writes and speaks on financial issues affecting the UK Legal sector.
Chris brings over 25 years of experience in the financial sector to Acorn, he has a wealth of knowledge in operations and leadership. His background of compliance, conduct risk, coaching and mentoring has allowed him to ensure the team at Acorn are well supported in all aspects of their roles to ensure they deliver a world class, tailored and bespoke service for their clients.
He is happiest in the kitchen rustling up something tasty or on the golf course losing golf balls.
Simon came to Acorn Business Finance via the IT and higher education industries and brings years of experience in customer service and sales support. Driven by a strong work ethic and a dedication to building excellent client relationships, Simon is determined to provide the finest possible service to businesses as they strive to strengthen their roots and flourish.
Trips to the gym before and after work and visits to beautiful heritage sites at the weekends help to keep him fresh and healthy.
Claire is a natural born organiser and facilitator and has spent her career ensuring high quality interactions with customers and suppliers in the motorsport industry and latterly as a freelance EA/PA for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Claire has transitioned from heading up credit support to a business consultant, where she networks in and around Cheltenham to help source funding for clients based locally .
Away from the office you’ll find her competing at the wheel of a classic BMW with her father or attempting to organise the chaos created by her husband, two children and Labrador.
Eddie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from the finance sector.
Since building up and successfully selling on his own vehicle leasing brokerage, he joined Acorn Business Finance 5 years ago as a consultant covering the North of the country. Based in South Cheshire, he is ideally located to assist SME clients
around the whole area.
He enjoys building long term relationships with clients and helping them achieve their targets by providing creative funding solutions and watching their businesses grow. Outside of work Eddie enjoys escaping to North Wales to get wet and cold up various mountains, sampling some good food and beer once he gets down again, and spending time with his family – mainly chasing his 2 young sons around.
