It’s a popular myth that the festive break will leave your employees feeling rested and ready for the year ahead. In fact, statistics show that 60% of employees feel the want to leave their jobs at the start of January. So, what can team leaders do to make their employees employment all the more enticing and fathomable, even when all seems drab and uninspiring?

With the mad rush of the festive season over, there’s not a minute to waste as business owners are straight back to it. The new year is a great time for business owners to really hit the ground running and implement some resolutions – whether that involves being more organised or learning from last year’s mistakes!

As the year comes to a close, budding entrepreneurs and business owners alike should take time to reflect on the past year of business – to review their successes, failures and effectively plan for the year ahead.

2018, what a year it’s been. And we couldn’t be prouder to have spent it doing what we do best: funding more small businesses than ever before! Check out our infographic below for a full lookback on the growth of our customers, products and impact on the economy this year!

From record stores to restaurants, cinemas to gyms, there’s an array of independent retailers in cities and towns across the UK. For those seeking one-of-a-kind cuisine and obscure music, these local businesses offer something different to the typical high street names. 

For many small businesses, putting on a Christmas event or party not only requires budget and resource but also a little imagination, especially when catering for a small number of employees. With this in mind we’ve put together a few tips to help your small business throw the perfect Christmas party this year!

Hospitality and technology are a dish best served together; albeit, within the right context of course. Whether in casual dining establishments such as a McDonalds or Burger King, or a high-end restaurant reserved for special occasions, technology is a near necessity in the modern world of business – a seventh sense that one cannot and should not fully ignore.

Did you know that every £1 of Liberis funding increases spending in the economy by over £1.50? And that we’ve grown the funding we provide by over 50% each year since 2014?

It’s that time of year again! When another 12 months of trade is coming to an end and business owners are starting to look to the year ahead. So what should be on their radar?

Another trophy for the cabinet! Liberis are delighted to announce that we have won Alternative Finance Provider of the Year at the 2018 British Small Business Awards; taking the lead against 9 other contenders in our category.

With the UK’s seasonal spending reaching up to £77.56 billion in 2016, the Christmas frenzy is a merchant’s holy grail – and we hope your business is prepared to make the most of it. Whether it's in store décor or seasonal events, promotional activity or clever cash flow, the methods are myriad and the benefits plentiful . . . you just need to stay on top of things. 

Here are just 10 of our favourite techniques that can support your mental wellbeing and help you feel a little happier and healthier at work each day.