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Start a construction business: Step by step

1) What area of construction will you focus on?

2) Research your local market

3) Draft a business plan

4) Register your business

5) Buy insurance

6) Obtain funding

How Swoop can help

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Great help form Freddie and the team.

Sep 27, 2025

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We had been searching for loans everywhere but wasn’t having any luck as we are an online business. However, when we came across swoop funding Simrandeep was able to get us funding that we never thought we could get at this stage. She was quick to respond to our queries and always kept us in the loop of any updates.

Sep 24, 2025

Sav

Thank you so much to Shane and his team for literally saving me from collapse. Within 1 week they have managed to get me the funding I needed with the best rate out there. Would recommend this team to anyone. There professionalism, speed and delivery is 2 thumbs up. Thank you Team Scoop

Sep 16, 2025

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I was struggling to obtain finance for a vehicle, for my company, through the car dealership. I spoke with Adrian at Swoop who took care of it all. He was professional, approachable, easily accessible and liaised directly with the car dealership (who weren't particularly forward leaning!). Thank you to Adrian and Nichola for all your help :)

Sep 6, 2025

Elizabeth Parkinson

Very quick response time from Adrian Barratt who I dealt with

Sep 4, 2025

Victor Meus

The Swoop system was simple and straightforward to use. I submitted my application and had a loan approved within a week. Overall, a smooth experience—I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy loan.

Sep 1, 2025

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Aug 28, 2025

Iulia Popescu

James has been absolutely fantastic throughout the entire funding process. He guided us with clear, straightforward advice and was always quick to respond to any questions we had. Thanks to his support, we were able to secure the funds we needed swiftly and without any unnecessary complications. His professionalism, efficiency, and deep understanding of the funding landscape made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. I would highly recommend Swoop—and especially James—to any business looking for reliable, expert support in securing finance.

Aug 5, 2025

Mr B

Simple- Helpful - Accurate

Aug 5, 2025

Jodie Marshall

At a time when I needed some extra funding for my business, I went to SWOOP. They were absolutely amazing. My business is a social enterprise, we so have a not for profit clause which often means mainstream lenders don't like to lend. But these guys found me a company willing to lend at an amazing rate and with amazing terms (better than any social investor I've come across). I gave them what I thought was an impossible task on the off chance, and they delivered! So impressed with their professionalism, friendliness and super quick turn around! Thank you SWOOP!

Aug 5, 2025

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Construction business

Key Takeaways

Start a construction business: Step by step

1) What area of construction will you focus on?

2) Research your local market

3) Draft a business plan

4) Register your business

5) Buy insurance

6) Obtain funding

How Swoop can help

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