HSBC UK supports advertising agency to open new HQ

A Birmingham advertising agency has opened a new headquarters in the city’s Jewellery Quarter with the support of a £380,000 funding package from HSBC UK.

BBJ&K Limited received support from HSBC UK’s face-to-face Business Banking team, which operates locally across Coventry, Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands.

The funding enabled BBJ&K, who were previously based in a leased office space, to purchase a 2,500 sq. ft. four-storey building featuring neon signs, a dedicated canteen area and meeting room spaces.

In addition, the new site now houses the agency’s employees and will be a base for clients to visit the company. The funding from HSBC UK is also further supporting the company’s growth, with the hiring of four new members of staff.

HSBC supports businesses of all sizes from start-ups right through to Global Corporates operating across the world.

HSBC UK Commercial Banking has a local presence in over 50 markets. Through its Relationship Managers and digital capabilities, it connects entrepreneurial businesses to opportunities.

It meets customers’ day-to-day financial needs by providing cross-border trade and treasury services, helping them become more sustainable, and by giving them access to products and services offered by the HSBC Group.

It has the financial strength to support customers with working capital, term loans and acquisition or project finance, the digital tools to help them manage their finances efficiently, and the expertise to help them raise money from the stock and bond markets.

The face-to-face Business Banking team supports exciting SMEs with complex needs either in terms of debt (greater than £500k) or complexity of product; or if they are fast growing, internationally trading or requiring strategic support due to turnover size.

There are 16 Relationship Managers providing financial help and support to businesses across Greater Birmingham in a team led by Area Director Mark Lupton and Deputy Area Director Tammy Shepherd.

Steve Eames, Richard Swift, Nicole Bradley, Vishal Dattani and Mandeep Kaur are Relationship Managers operating across Coventry and Warwickshire.

It was Steve who provided support to BBJ&K, which works with a range of UK and international clients.

Emma Baxter, Co-founder at BBJ&K, said: “Our new headquarters is a significant milestone in our growth plan as we establish our presence in the West Midlands.

“Employee wellbeing is a cornerstone of our business, and with the support of HSBC UK, we are excited to move into a new office where we can create a more functional working environment, supporting the development of our team and the growth of our business.”

Steve Eames, Relationship Manager at HSBC UK, added: “BBJ&K is an awardwinning business in the Midlands, and it has been a pleasure supporting the company with the opening of the new headquarters as the team continues on its growth journey.”

For more information about HSBC UK, contact: Steve Eames at steven.j.eames@hsbc.com or by calling 07387 246796, Richard Swift at richard1.j.swift@hsbc.com or by calling 07387 247403, Vishal Dattani at vishal. dattani@hsbc.com or by calling 07387 248060, Nicole Bradley at nicole.bradley@hsbc.com or by calling 07584 404319 and Mandeep Kaur at mandeep.johalkaur@hsbc.com or by calling 07384 792624.