Professional finance solutions built to move your practice forward

Expert-led funding designed to preserve
working capital, fund growth initiatives
and support ambitious professional
services long-term.

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Our finance solutions for professional practices

Our professional finance solutions are here to respond to the biggest finance challenges shaping your sector.

Make cash flow more predictable

Flexible funding to smooth out income fluctuations and ensure your practice has the working capital needed for day-to-day operations.

Meet obligations with ease

Spread large tax liabilities into manageable monthly payments, helping your practice maintain healthy cash flow while meeting HMRC obligations.

Realise growth plans without blockers

Access funding to invest in new premises, equipment, technology or staff to support the continued growth of your practice.

Professional practice expertise, backed by partnerships

Shire Professions Finance are proud to be a member of the NACFB.

This has strengthened our mission to make finance a positive tool – not a panic button –for professional sectors in the UK.

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Who we serve

No matter your professional practice, our funding solutions are tailored to fit your needs and unique cash flow cycles.

Dental

Invest in new dental technology, refurbish your practice or manage large tax bills, with flexible finance and fixed repayment terms.

Veterinary

Tailored finance solutions to support veterinary clinics with practice improvements, operational costs and growth plans for better patient services.

 

Surveyors

Funding designed for surveying firms managing project-based income, helping smooth cash flow between projects and keep operations moving.

Architects

Upgrade your software and expand your teams as project pipelines increase, with solutions built for architectural practices.

Finance solutions to move your practice forward

Fast, flexible professional finance solutions built for your world, helping your practice manage cash flow, fund growth initiatives and stay competitive.

Fund growth with clarity

Upgrade key equipment, invest in infrastructure, or expand your practice, without compromising working capital.

Keep cash flow on track

Spread tax bills, renewals and seasonal expenses. Improve cash flow and retain capital for day-to-day operations.

Expert support, tailored for you

Access tailored professional finance solutions with 1:1 expert support from a team who understand your cash flow cycles.

3 steps to smarter professions finance

1

Request a quote: Speak with a specialist advisor to discuss your financial requirements.

2

Quick underwriting decisions: We review your application with our panel of funders to find a solution tailored to your needs.

3

Fast pay-out service: Once approved, you can receive your funds in as little as 24-48 hours.

What our clients have to say

We have proudly supported firms since 1990:

I am very pleased with the service I have received from Shire. My contact is with Bradley Bates who I find very pro-active, professional and friendly. His communication and response times are spot on and I trust him to do the best on our behalf.
Professional, yet friendly service. Excellent communication.
Been dealing with Mark P at Shire for some time now and he is excellent. Friendly, professional, proactive, speedy and ever-helpful. I have only positive feedback – long may it continue!
Great service
I dealt with Sieed Hassan at Shire and am happy to say he provided first class, completely professional guidance and support from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Trusted customer
Gianni replied to my request immediately, kept me updated throughout and Shire were able to assist with the funding I needed.
Excellent service
I was most impressed with the swift and efficient arranging of the loan I needed.
A most impressive and seamless service
Friendly and professional. Ayesha is always quick to respond to our funding requirements and the service is first class. Would definitely recommend.
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Very efficient, friendly, and with excellent advice. Loan sorted in next to no time.
Brilliant service
Excellent service from start to finish. Kirsty was delightful to deal and processed my application in no time. All completely painless!
Smart and efficient
Amazing service. Hassle free and great advice and delivery.
Great service and advice
Excellent service and friendly with it.

Very helpful speedy and efficient.
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Excellent service and turnaround of funds.
Excellent service
Excellent and very fast.
Excellent service
Excellent. Helpful, efficient and proactive.
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Excellent, proactive and timely.
Excellent
We received an excellent service from Gianni our account manager, he was most patient, exceptionally helpful and understanding. Resolved any issues fast and without fuss. Delighted to recommend.
Exceptional service
Excellent service from Gianni.
Excellent service
Quick and friendly response
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Professional finance built for your business

Whether you want to grow, ease cash flow, or invest in your practice, our team of professional sector experts can help find the right finance solution for you.