Business loans and finance for the North

"Sanni has been absolutely brilliant throughout my Start Up Loans application. The support, guidance and communication have been excellent from start to finish. She has been patient, approachable and always willing to help with any questions or concerns, making what can be a stressful process feel much more manageable. I genuinely appreciate the time and effort Sanni put into helping me progress my application and keeping things moving as quickly as possible. I would highly recommend her support to anyone going through the Start Up Loans process. Thank you again for all your help."

"Worked with Julie and she made the whole process of applying for a Start Up Loan incredibly easy, what I imagined would be a headache was pretty straightforward thanks to her help! I would definitely recommend working with Befund, they're a great bunch of people who are genuinely invested in helping you."

"I applied for the a start-up loan through BEF and work with Sanni Tait & Jane Cusse, who were brilliant throughout. They were efficient, supportive and extremely helpful all the way through the process. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend BEF to anyone who is looking to secure funding, especially if they are lucky enough to deal with Sanni & Jane."

"Rowan was nothing short of phenomenal throughout this whole experience. With the expansion of my gym to a larger premises, I knew we would need funding to create the space I wanted. From the very beginning, Rowan did everything she could to support. It is a long-winded process at the beginning, but anything I was unsure of or did wrong, Rowan corrected and kept me on track. We successfully received the full 20k we applied for, and it has transformed the business and helped us grow amazingly! couldn't recommend more!"

"I had an excellent experience working with Habib to secure my business loan. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me succeed. He guided me through every step of the process, made everything clear and stress-free, and worked hard to find the best possible option for my needs. I truly appreciate the professionalism and dedication, and I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for business funding support."

"Just completed a loan with BEF the whole experience was very professional and effective. I would not hesitate in recommending BEF to anyone. Emma was a pleasure to work with she helps and considers in depth the whole company situation with knowledge and decisions are made using real world experience."

"Julie Micklethwaite has been amazing. She helped me access business start-up funding and made the whole process so much easier than I expected. She’s really supportive, easy to talk to, and explains everything clearly without making it feel complicated. I’m so grateful for her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone starting a business. Thank you Julie!"

"I applied for a Government Start Up Loan Habib Karimi at the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) supported me to submit my application. Explaining everything simply and making the process run efficiently. He was professional and supportive. Fantastic experience and I received the funds quickly. He ensured he checked all the details and that I was lending an amount my business could afford. Highly recommend Thanks Laura from Organise Your Life With Laura"

"Julie Micklethwaite at the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has been absolutely fantastic to work with. She has now successfully secured two invaluable start-up loans for my business, and the difference this extra cash flow has made to our development is huge. Julie was efficient, professional, and guided me smoothly through the whole process, making everything straightforward and stress-free. We’re really happy with the service she provided through BEF and very grateful for her support – highly recommended!"

"We had an excellent experience with the Business Enterprise Fund. Emma was incredibly helpful throughout the process—professional, efficient, and genuinely supportive. She managed to get our funding sorted within just a couple of days, which made a huge difference for our business. The entire process was straightforward and stress-free. We highly recommend the Business Enterprise Fund to any business looking for quick and reliable support. Thank you again, Emma and team"