Growth Investment

Paul Bedi

Lives in: Birmingham

Works: Throughout the East Midlands area

At work: As the regional manager for the East Midlands area I specialise in providing businesses with alternative financing solutions for purchases needed for business development and growth, focusing on leasing options as an alternative to bank loans and overdrafts, which can, in the current economy, be more difficult to secure. 

Why: Shire Leasing Plc has a significant role to play in business growth and development, not just within the East Midlands region, but across the UK, as it provides viable, cost effective alternatives when it comes to financing assets and other purchases critical to achieving business objectives.

Company: As part of the Shire Business Group, Shire Leasing has supported UK businesses for over 20 years.  It is the largest independent financial broker in the UK, having excellent relationships with many well known funders.  This allows us to find the right deal at the best price for all our clients.  Shire Leasing also runs its own book which, with a portfolio in excess of £50m, provides even greater flexibility when it comes to financing clients’ purchases.

In addition to leasing, Shire Business Group offers customers a full suite of business services through its other divisions, including funding solutions, debt collection, insurance, legal services, business grants and marketing.

After work: Badminton, Football, and running around after my young daughter.