Manufacturing leadership: Mark Lee of Barclays on finance

Access to finance is rated as one of the top barriers to growth in manufacturing. But what are the real pinch points in banking relationships? And what can manufacturers do on their own behalf to make their financing prospects as positive as possible?

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From the bank’s perspective Mark Lee, managing director and head of manufacturing at Barclays, talks through three steps manufacturers should take to maximise the chances of securing bank finance: Engage with lenders early and be as open as possible about business strategy and rationale for specific activities under consideration.Whether the business needs funds to…