 | Ayrshire Business Awards 2007 - 2008
February 2008 First Independent Finance Ltd with finalists in 2 categories at this years Ayrshire Business Awards. The categories were 'Business Growth through People Development' and 'Best Performing Business (26 - 250 Employees)' Click Here to find out more.  |
 | Head Office Expansion
January 2008 Ever increasing business volumes and the need for additional support staff meant that a 50% increase in the ground floor of the Stewarton Head Office was required. This has resulted in a dedicated area for the marketing department, in addition to coping with future growth. |
 | Another New Welsh Sales Team Member
January 2008 First Independent Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Coleman as a member of our new Welsh team. Peter was a senior Director at Carlyle Business Finance, and brings with him vast experience of the finance industry. |
| Scottish Sales Team Additions
December 2007 Welcome aboard John Mansfield and Roy Sherry.
Roy and John ran their own brokerage (South West Finance in Ayr) for many years, but felt that their future would be better served by being part of FIF. |
| The FIF empire expands into Wales
December 2007 First Independent Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Mervyn John as a member of our new Welsh team. |
| Another New Welsh Sales Team Member
December 2007 First Independent Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Towler as a member of our new Welsh team. |
 | FIF Sales Conference 2007
December 2007 FIF hosted it's annual sales conference at the Park Hotel in Kilmarnock. A successful event was capped by the launch of our new online dealer solution, i-Max. Click Here to find out more. |
 | New English Sales Team Member
December 2007 First Independent Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Luke Reid. Luke joins us to assist the development of the business in the Liverpool & Manchester area. |
| New English Sales Team Member
December 2007 First Independent Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of George Storey. George has many years experience in the finance industry and will help promote the business throughout the North East of England |
| New Addition to the office team!
October 2007 We have recently taken on a new member of staff to help with our demanding office needs.
Lesley-Anne Martin has joined us to aid our Sales Support team. |
| Milestone
September 2007 FIF successfully concludes it's 15,000th asset finance transaction |
| New Addition to the office team!
July 2007 We have recently taken on a new member of staff to help with our demanding office needs.
Jessica Burns has joined us to aid our Sales Support team. |
| New Scottish Sales Team Member
April 2007 First Independent Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Willie Smith. Willie has many years experience in the finance industry and will help promote the business throughout Ayrshire |
| Milestone
March 2007 FIF has now completed over £300m in advances! |
| Milestone
November 2006 Congratulations also to Geoff Russon on hitting the big six –oh!! Click Here to find out more. |
| New Scottish Sales Team Member
November 2006 First Independent Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Leitch. Stuart will continue to support Scania Finance whilst assisting FIF in the development of its West Of Scotland customer base. Click Here to find out more. |
 | Expansion in Cambridgeshire
November 2006 FIF ...is expanding rapidly in Cambridgeshire, England, thanks largely to the efforts of local director Stuart Croft. Click Here to find out more. |
| Fame Publicity
October 2006 Fame Publicity, has recently issued a Press Release with details of new First Independent Finance Ltd developments. Click Here to find out more. |
 | New Addition to the office team!
July 2006 We have recently taken on a new member of staff to help with our demanding office needs.
Lydia Breaks has joined us to aid our Sales Support team. Click Here to find out more. |
 | Ayrshire Post
April 2006 Managing Director, Allan Ross, is featured in todays Ayrshire Post newspaper… Click Here to find out more.  |
 | Scottish Business Insider
April 2006 Managing Director, Allan Ross, has recently featured in this months Scottish Business Insider magazine… Click Here to find out more. |
 | Further Strengthening the Scottish Sales Team!
February 2006 First Independent Finance Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Innes Bruce as Area Director responsible for developing for Aberdeen area.
Innes brings a wealth of experience with him, having spent his working life in the Finance Industry, including time spent with Clydesdale Bank, Forward Trust, HSBC and Bowmaker. Click Here to find out more. |
 | FIF Christmas Party 2005 - York Moathouse Hotel
December 2005 Our 2005 christmas party was a big success. Click on the link below to view the pictures… Click Here to find out more. |
 | FIF take a star role in Tuesday 13th December's daily record
December 2005 "£60m a year for spare room firm"..… Click Here to find out more. |
 | New Addition to the office team!
December 2005 We have recently taken on a new member of staff to strengthen our IT department.
Ruairidh Macdonald has joined us to aid our software development needs. Click Here to find out more. |
 | Kilmarnock Standard
November 2005 First Independent Finance Ltd has recently featured in The Kilmarnock Standard newspaper… Click Here to find out more. |
| Fame Publicity
November 2005 First Independent Finance Ltd has recently featured on www.famepublicity.co.uk Click Here to find out more. |
| Ayrshire Post
November 2005 First Independent Finance Ltd has recently featured in The Ayrshire Post newspaper... Click Here to find out more. |
| Press Box
November 2005 First Independent Finance Ltd has recently featured on www.pressbox.co.uk Click Here to find out more. |
 | West Sound Radio Interview
December 2005 Managing Director Allan Ross has recently been Interviewed on
West Sound Radio regarding First Independent Finance Click Here to find out more. |
 | New addition to the office team!
October 2005 We have recently taken on a new member of staff to help with our demanding office needs.
Claire Murray has joined us to aid our Sales Support team. Click Here to find out more. |
 | FIF wins another award!
October 2005 First Independent Finance have won the Ayrshire Enterprise award for "Best Performing Business 25-250 staff " 2005 Click Here to find out more. |
 | Fast growing financier does the double!
September 2005 This article regarding First Independent Finance was recently published in August 2005 edition of 'Your Business' magazine Click Here to find out more. |
 | A Great Asset!
November 2004 This article regarding First Independent Finance was published in August 2004 edition of 'Your Business' magazine Click Here to find out more. |
