Business Finance Matters (BFM)

Written by: David Grosse & Trevor Pirie
  • Summary

  • Now fully supported and endorsed by The Guild of Business Finance Professionals (bfpguild.org), the podcast seamlessly moves into its second series.

    Hosted by David Grosse and Trevor Pirie, the podcast focuses on all matters that are relevant to the business finance marketplace.

    David and Trevor have both worked in the business finance space for over 35 years.

    David is the founder of Number Eight Business Finance and specialises in providing advice and access to all business finance products available today.

    Trevor is the founder of Alexander Angel and provides independent consultancy to lenders, brokers and software companies. He has also been instrumental in coordinating and founding The Guild of Business Finance Professionals. https://bfpguild.org/

    The main cause of the podcast is to help provide a bigger signpost and voice for those professionals that are trained, qualified and are providing an essential support mechanism for SME's that need to gain access to the best-fit finance products available.

    Following the collapse of the UK high street banks in c.2008, business owners have found it difficult to find the best finance pathways. Despite various efforts with the British Business Bank and HM Treasury to support the signposting needed, all efforts have yet to be actioned or prioritised.

    The podcast features guests from all areas of the market including lenders, industry experts, finance intermediaries and business owners.

    © 2025 Business Finance Matters (BFM)
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Episodes
  • A Little Filler - Special Guest Announcement
    Feb 17 2025

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    As they gear up for the next episode dropping at the end of the week, Dave and Trev tease some clues about their exciting special guest. Also, this is good news for the show’s growth and listenership, too!

    In other updates, there's more news on the much-loved podcast mugs - plus an intriguing invitation to take the show to the USA.

    Dave also shares details of a recent transaction supported and funded by Rivers Leasing.

    Plus, a record-breaking number of downloads in Scotland following last episode with business owner, Neil Cameron!

    And, of course, no apologies for some of rugby talk—especially with the highly anticipated England vs. Scotland match coming up on Saturday, February 22.

    Support the show

    Please subscribe and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter/X. Just search for 'Business Finance Matters'.

    If you are from Penguinville, please contact us URGENTLY!

    To listen to the Podcast, all episodes can be found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/

    All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug!

    Thanks for listening

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    13 mins
  • The Business Owner - High Five to Neil in Fife. Dry January ends and the 6 Nations starts.
    Feb 4 2025

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    With the holiday season now a distant memory, this episode returns to spotlighting a business owner who successfully built their company with the support of a business finance professional and Guild member, Charlie Wilson at Asset & General Finance.

    This episode’s guest is Neil Cameron, Managing Director of Carmichael & Baxter Groundworks Limited. Neil shares his journey from Chartered Accountant to leading a groundworks company, offering insights into his career transition.

    David and Trevor introduce a new segment, Transaction of the Month, highlighting a business that secured the ideal funding solution through Guild members, Amanda, Nick & Jane at Corporate Leasing & Finance.

    As fellow Scots, Trevor and Neil quickly find common ground—leading to some light-hearted England rugby banter and bold predictions for Scotland’s victory on February 22.

    Tune in, enjoy, and keep your messages coming!

    Support the show

    Please subscribe and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter/X. Just search for 'Business Finance Matters'.

    If you are from Penguinville, please contact us URGENTLY!

    To listen to the Podcast, all episodes can be found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/

    All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug!

    Thanks for listening

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    40 mins
  • Another little filler - 2 mugs, talk about mugs; business failures on the rise; ends with a cheese story
    Jan 16 2025

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    The boys have returned from their festive adventures! Trev enjoyed sunny days on the Southampton docks, while Dave endured the cold on the Algarve—or maybe it was the other way around. Either way, they’re back, and this episode is packed with the usual mix of humour and insight.

    First up, there’s an emotional chat about their new mugs, proudly adorned with both the Podcast logo, and The Guild’s logo to highlight the strong partnership between the two.

    The conversation then turns to a sobering topic: the troubling rise of business failures throughout 2024. Trev and Dave express their concern about this ongoing trend and their frustration at the lack of action to being taken by those that run the run country et al. They share their personal insights and some practical, common-sense solutions for tackling the issue, adding some unusual depth to the discussion.

    Of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without a dose of light-hearted chaos. This time, Trev discovers a mysterious tub of cheese in the boot of Dave’s car, leading to some hilarity that only these two could deliver.

    In an exciting new twist, the boys announce a monthly competition and, in addition, they’re calling on Guild members to submit case studies, with the chance to win... well, some very cheap looking mugs.

    As always, we encourage you to listen, share, and keep the comments coming. Who knows? If luck isn’t on your side, you might just end up with a mug!


    Support the show

    Please subscribe and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter/X. Just search for 'Business Finance Matters'.

    If you are from Penguinville, please contact us URGENTLY!

    To listen to the Podcast, all episodes can be found on all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube and https://bfm.buzzsprout.com/

    All comments are welcomed and may be discussed on future episodes and you may get award a BFM mug!

    Thanks for listening

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    27 mins

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