About James Blacklaws, Director of JB Commercial FinanceAbout James Blacklaws

I am a highly experienced and fully independent Commercial Finance broker. I provide a one-stop-shop for funding and business loans. Whether you are looking to buy commercial premises or develop your business, I believe in providing you with honest, fair and flexible advice to help you make the right decision.

Authorised and regulated by the FCA, I am also a Member of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB), giving you and your business full peace of mind and protection when it comes to your funding solution. I always offer a personal approach to sourcing finance.

Whether you are investing, need a commercial mortgage or you been turned down by traditional lenders such as banks, make sure you have the right commercial finance solution for your investment.

Outside of JB Commercial Finance, I am a proud husband and father of two boys. I am a school governor and a keen Norwich City football supporter. My ethos behind business is to balance the professional world of finance with the importance of having a good home life too. Don’t waste your precious time trying to find funding for your business – use an expert and enjoy your life.


JB Commercial Finance – In the Media

The Business Bulletin Article – Click to View
In a time of recession, should my business be looking to borrow money? – Click to View
Brokers report commercial finance enquiries uptick and predict bigger growth in 2023 – analysis – Click to View
Focus On Panel: Finance – Click to Watch
Focus On: Finance – What are the financial mistakes you think businesses make? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePo96zjs-is
Blog featured in the ‘Business Bulletin’ – The Impact Of Government Covid Measures On Business Finance
Focus panel for ‘The Business Community’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRrk5xhE3RI
Feature in the ‘Ask the Experts’ section of October 2021’s Business Bulletin magazine – Click to Read
Published in the Business Bulletin Mag – Click to Read
Buying a Business – How to Raise Finance – Click to Read
My bank won’t finance my business – now what? – Click to Read
The impact the Government loan schemes will have on business finance – Click to Read
Business Bulletin: James Blacklaws – Funding Update Video Three – Click to View
Business Bulletin: James Blacklaws – Funding Update Video Two – Click to View
Business Bulletin: James Blacklaws – What Funds Are Available To Me Video One – Click to View
FaB Networking Coronavirus Support Meeting 2 – Funding and Finance – Click to View
Best Kept Business Secret Online Article – THE STATE OF BUSINESS LENDING – Click to Download
Contributor to The Small Business Toolkit Book – Click to Download


JB Commercial Finance Awards

JB Commercial Finance – A Gamechangers™ Global Award 2023

JB Commercial Finance – Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage of The Year – UK

Nominated for the International Elite 100 awards for 2023 – JB Commercial Finance – Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage of The Year – England

Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage – 2023 – JB Commercial Finance – UK

Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage – 2022 – JB Commercial Finance – UK

Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage of the Year – England – JB Commercial Finance

Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage – 2020 – JB Commercial Finance – UK

50 Leading Companies of the year

SME News – Finance Awards – 2021 – Most Trusted Business Funding Solutions Provider 2021

Corporate America Today – Annual Awards – 2021 – Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage – UK

The Legal 100 – 2021 Awards Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage – 2021 – JB Commercial Finance – UK – Click to View

SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage 2021

SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards Best Commercial Finance Brokerage 2021 – Click to View

Global 100 – 2021 Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage – 2021 – Click to View

M&A Today Global Awards Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage – 2021 – Click to View

ACQ5 Global Awards 2020 Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage UK

Global 100 – 2020 Best independent commercial finance brokerage 2020 – Click to View

SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage 2020

Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2020 Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage 2020

SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards Best Independent Commercial Finance Brokerage 2019 – Click to View

SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards


Alternatively, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0116 344 0322 or 0772 243 2128 for a free initial consultation to discuss your needs.