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Finance firm named as best


Bristol-based Paradigm Norton has been named ‘Advisor Firm of the Year’ at the Money Marketing awards, which celebrate the best in financial advice from across the country. The financial planning


expert was chosen as firm of the year thanks to a successful 12 months, which saw it receive the highest client satisfaction metrics in its 15-year history and double its profits. The team collected their


award from comedian and presenter Marcus Brigstocke, who hosted the ceremony in London. Barry Horner, founder and


CEO of Paradigm Norton, said: “We’re delighted to have won this prestigious award which is testament to hard work and talent of all our team. “It is a team effort and everyone at Paradigm Norton is committed to delivering the best possible advice and service to all our clients.”


Henry Howard moves into the South West


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eading UK business finance provider, Henry Howard Finance, has appointed a


new regional director for the South West to its Asset Finance division as the company looks to further support the region’s thriving SME scene. With a career in finance spanning


more than three decades, including 10 years as a director of asset finance at Lombard, Richard joins the firm as South West regional director. He will be responsible for expanding its reach further west into Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. Richard said: “There are a lot of


fantastic small and medium-sized businesses in this part of the world that are looking for support to grow and strengthen what they are doing, but many struggle to get the right type of finance for their needs. “I’ve worked in this region for a


long time and I feel excited about what Henry Howard Finance can


offer local enterprises across a variety of sectors – from tourism and manufacturing through to farming and renewable energy. We have a wide range of finance options at our disposal, and a flexible approach that I think businesses in this region will appreciate.” Richard began his finance


‘I’m proud to have witnessed so many small businesses thrive with asset finance support’


career straight from school, honing his skills and expertise in the years that followed by helping South West business owners find the finance they needed to grow. Having watched many small businesses flourish, decades later he still revels in helping customers secure the support they need. “I still enjoy getting out and


meeting customers and I’m proud


to have witnessed so many small businesses thrive with asset finance support,” he added. “Many big banks are reluctant to support start-ups or help SMEs with refinancing needs, which leaves businesses


unnecessarily vulnerable. I’m


thrilled to be with Henry Howard Finance because they look for the right solution for all customers, and have the capacity to help businesses of all sizes. “As a business, we have a great reputation in South Wales and the wider Bristol area and I look forward to seeing that given an additional boost further into the South West.”


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