As difficult as it may be in today’s busy market, principals and leadership teams need to put aside time to plan for a better business able to cope with the unpredictable times ahead.

The majority of SMEs are struggling as a result of the pandemic, with 85% of those that have applied for CBILS still in need of support.

Many mortgage and finance brokers are claiming that the traditional lending process is becoming slower and more difficult to negotiate.

Just as the lockdown gave homeowners and investors the opportunity to review what they really wanted from their properties, so too has it given lenders the chance to step back and reassess where they want to be active.

We are witnessing the emergence of 'lending 2.0', as P2P platforms are quietly disrupting the specialist lending market.

If you want to future-proof your business, you need to consider the direction of travel, and adapt to support more potential clients.

Paul Howells discusses the lasting ramifications of the pandemic on construction and property firms, and the role of commercial lenders in recovery.

Roxana Mohammadian-Molina of Blend Network explains the purpose PLCs serve and why we may expect to see them playing an increasingly important role.