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Introducing Hilary Lewis, Marketing Director, Winchester Corporate Finance. She\u2019s your self proclaimed \u2018go to girl when it comes to business funding.\u2019 As a twice exited ex business owner, Hilary understands what businesses face on a day to day level.<\/p>\n

Her experience and knowledge spans Management, Marketing, Branding, Social Media, Communications, Digital Media, and Business Strategy.<\/p>\n

How did you get into the profession?<\/strong><\/p>\n

By accident, like most people. I\u2019d sold two businesses and was busy being a mum when I was introduced to a business finance brokerage after my youngest started school full time. I realised very quickly that most SMEs were getting completely lost in the jargon. So I stayed, and built a marketing approach that made the finance world make sense.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the biggest career hurdle you\u2019ve overcome?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joining an industry where I had no formal background, no network, and no idea what an invoice finance facility was. But I listened, learned fast, and then started challenging the way things had always been done, especially how we speak to clients.<\/p>\n

What do you see as key trends for accountants in the coming year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clients are expecting more, and rightly so. There\u2019s a shift towards proactive advice, funding support, and commercial guidance. The accountants who embrace that and communicate clearly will stand out.<\/p>\n

What underrated tip would you give someone looking for business funding?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just focus on rate. Understand\u00a0why<\/em>\u00a0you\u2019re borrowing and what the return is, not just the cost. And be prepared to explain your numbers like a human, not a spreadsheet.<\/p>\n

Why do you think it\u2019s important that the industry attend Accountex London?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because you can\u2019t innovate in isolation. Accountex is a chance to learn, connect, and see what\u2019s actually working in the real world, not just in theory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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