Just Blinds, a West Midlands-based business specialising in blinds, shutters, and awnings, has secured £167,000 in funding from Finance For Enterprise (FFE).
Since its inception, the business has grown from a small, self-serviced office into a thriving enterprise with two offices located in the UK.
The funding comes at a pivotal moment for the business, following a period of sustained growth. Recognising that their existing premises could no longer meet their needs, the owners embarked on a search for a new location that would accommodate a showroom, offices, and warehousing under one roof. After an extensive search, they identified an ideal site in May 2024, which ticked all the boxes for size, location, and potential for future growth.
With the move complete, the focus turned to transforming the new premises into the UK’s largest blinds and shutter showroom. To fund necessary upgrades, including external signage, interior design alterations, customer toilets, and a marketing campaign to launch the showroom, the company turned to Finance For Enterprise for support.
Introduced by Choice Business Loans, Finance For Enterprise were able to secure £167,000 in funding through the Growth Guarantee Scheme,
Clare Gill, Director at Just Blinds, said “We knew we had outgrown our previous premises and needed a space that truly reflected the scale and ambition of our business. The funding we received from Finance For Enterprise has allowed us to invest in a showroom that not only enhances the customer experience but also supports our plans for continued growth. Tim and the team took the time to understand our vision, and their support has been instrumental in helping us take this next step.”
Tim Daniels, Senior Business Lending Manager at Finance For Enterprise, commented:
“This was a well-established and profitable business with an outstanding reputation. This funding will help the company achieve organic growth while positioning them for long-term success in the next chapter of their journey.”
Headquartered in Doncaster, Finance For Enterprise, supported by a team of experienced Business Lending Managers across the UK, provides tailored business loans of up to £250,000. This not-for-profit organisation helps small and medium-sized businesses overcome barriers to growth and acts as a delivery partner for the Government-backed Growth Guarantee Scheme and the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF II).
