Working with SPRK
A true extension of your client offering
SPRK help clients unlock funding against R&D tax credits and grants, while working with a team built to integrate seamlessly with your firm and deliver the quality of service expected from a lender operating alongside the British Business Bank ecosystem.
We understand that your clients are central to your business. Our aim is to integrate seamlessly into your process, protect your relationship, and provide a funding experience that reflects well on your firm from first introduction through to drawdown and repeat funding.
SPRK solves problems for innovation companies
We work closely with the accounting firms/specialist R&D tax advisors who work with these businesses.
Communicate directly
SPRK provides dedicated referral Portals for advisors, dedicated Slack channels and email addresses as well as a named Partnerships Manager keep deal questions moving quickly without friction.
Gain more referrals
A virtuous circle of referrals, repeat borrower potential and standard commission structures support long-term economics for partners.
Co-brand and Co-market
Use co-branded brochures, presentations, landing pages and email materials to introduce SPRK solutions under your advisory umbrella.
| Problem | SPRK Solution |
|---|---|
| Access to funding to innovate and grow and stay ahead of the competition – banks won’t lend them money. | We look at what constitutes security differently to the way banks do. The refund from HMRC is what we see as our primary security. |
| Raising additional capital means diluting their shareholding in the company they’ve worked so hard to build. | SPRK can increase spend or reduce the need to raise more dilutionary capital. |
| Time means money and is precious. They want to spend their time working on their R&D not raising funds. | Accountants can also add value to their clients through this strategic solution. |
| Many accounting firms are wanting to break into the SME segment more aggressively – they are seen to be intimidating and expensive by many SMEs. | SPRK is a fully digitised and frictionless experience. |
| Client acquisition is expensive and time consuming for accountants. | SPRK is the unique proposition to engage with this audience. |
| Collecting fees is expensive and time consuming for accountants. | SPRK refers new clients to accountants and can collect your fees. |
Problem
Access to funding to innovate and grow and stay ahead of the competition – banks won’t lend them money.
SPRK Solution
We look at what constitutes security differently to the way banks do. The refund from HMRC is what we see as our primary security.
Problem
Raising additional capital means diluting their shareholding in the company they’ve worked so hard to build.
SPRK Solution
SPRK can increase spend or reduce the need to raise more dilutionary capital.
Problem
Time means money and is precious. They want to spend their time working on their R&D not raising funds.
SPRK Solution
Accountants can also add value to their clients through this strategic solution.
Problem
Many accounting firms are wanting to break into the SME segment more aggressively – they are seen to be intimidating and expensive by many SMEs.
SPRK Solution
SPRK is a fully digitised and frictionless experience.
Problem
Client acquisition is expensive and time consuming for accountants.
SPRK Solution
SPRK is the unique proposition to engage with this audience.
It’s easy, and convenient.
We’re passionate about supporting businesses who are brave and bold in staying ahead of the curve; and who are
creating economic growth and opportunities for our country.
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