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"I just want to say thank you for your efforts today. It is rare that things run as they are stated "on the tin" so our intial introduction to Ashley Commercial Finance has been a positive one. I hope that tomorrow we are able to complete the factoring of the other invoices. Thank you again for your support and professionalism managing our cash flow through invoice finance."

CT Ltd of Brentford

Rock Wine Agencies Get a Vintage Deal with Ashley Commercial Finance

When, as an ambassador for good quality wines at reasonable prices, your wine is chosen by Jancis Robinson and you are supplying boutique hotels such as the Rossetti in Manchester, the Sugar Lounge and running tastings for Simply Heathcotes in the North West, you must be doing things right.

Craig Johnson started up Corks Out three years ago and knows about getting service right. Since then, his business has grown and with it, his horizons. Six months ago he came across a particularly good wine in Australia, new to the UK – when Craig brought some back. Since then the importing business has grown and the special wine’ Pools Rock’ has been gaining rave reviews. As a result, six months ago Craig launched a new company to build this business, Rock Wine Agencies. He knows that funding cash flow, as well as wine flow is critical.

Corks Out has benefited from invoice finance with one of the high street banks for a while but Craig chose to work with small business invoice finance specialists Ashley Commercial Finance for Rock Wine Agencies. He continues; “Ashley offers a more personal and better service. I speak to the same person every time I ring and they have all my paperwork in one place, I don’t feel like I’m one of a thousand customers either.”

Craig explained the process; “We were first contacted by Ashley and found it an easy and quick process to set up. We have 75% of our invoice value available immediately and the invoice goes from us to the customer with a copy to Ashley for their records. Ashley will chase payments and do all the administration. It is much easier and they can also credit check everyone.”

Operations Director of Ashley Commercial Finance, Jayne Merriman commented; “Rock Wine Agencies like any growing business, knows the value of good service and wants to make the most of their assets whilst ensuring cash flow is positive. The company knows that specialist and independent invoice finance companies can provide this. Invoice finance is a smarter way of financing growth than an overdraft and if it works well for Rock Wine Agencies, it will do so elsewhere. I’ll drink to that!”