Simon Moorcroft
Simon is a Co-Founder and Director at Capalona and has over twelve years of experience in the consumer and business finance industry.
With a BSc (Hons) in Computing, and a member of the British Computing Society (MBCS) and The Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET), Simon is perfectly placed to head up the technology team here at Capalona.
Our technology team plays a crucial role in what we do — we utilise the latest technologies to ensure our customers can get finance in a matter of hours rather than days.
In 2021 Simon was shortlisted at the Fintech Awards Wales for 'Rising Fintech Star' and the NACFB Awards for 'Broker Innovation Award'.
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Top 10 pandemic friendly business ideas for 2025
If you’re thinking about starting your own business in 2025, but need a little guidance, this blog post is for you. We share 10 pandemic-friendly business ideas.
10 important cybersecurity tips for your small business
It's easy for smaller businesses to overlook how secure their data is. It happens to big businesses but surely not my little company? Well, it does, and cyber attackers love how relaxed you are about it.
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The Government’s business Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) ended on the 30th June 2024. It provided funding from £1,000 up to £2 million for UK businesses. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Café Business Loans
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Manufacturing Business Loans
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Retail Business Loans
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Vet Business Loans
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The hospitality industry forms an integral part of the UK economy. After facing substantial challenges over the last couple of years, we’re on hand to help pubs, bars and nightclubs get the funding they need to reset and thrive. We offer pub finance and bar loans from £1,000 to £500,000.
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