Conwy-based fencing contractor S.E. Metcalfe has added a new post driver to its operations after securing asset financing from Paragon Bank.

Leicestershire-based welfare cabin provider Reactive Hire has added a number of new environmentally friendly units to its fleet thanks to asset financing from Paragon Bank.

Over half of all UK SMEs expect to increase their workforces by the end of 2023, despite nearly two thirds claiming their sector suffers from skills shortages, new Paragon Bank research has found.

Increasing demand for high environmental standards is providing businesses who invest in ESG with a competitive advantage and the opportunity to grow revenue, new Paragon Bank research has found.

SMEs in the agriculture sector are set to overcome national economic challenges and are forecasting growth and fresh investment for 2023, Paragon Bank research has found. 

Transport SMEs are set for a confidence boost thanks to improvements to turnover, new Paragon Bank research has found. 

Manufacturing SMEs are set to put the economic challenges of last year behind them and plan on invest in their businesses and recruit more staff thanks to increased turnover. 

The UK’s construction SMEs are set to overcome economic challenges and are forecasting growth in 2023 thanks to increases in turnover, Paragon Bank research has found. 

Confidence amongst UK SMEs remains robust, with nearly two-thirds forecasting growth and increased levels of investment, Paragon Bank research has found. 

The rise in energy bills have forced SMEs to make substantial changes to their operations, new research by Paragon Bank has found.