CLECKHEATON-based business support consultancy ABL Business Ltd is expanding its operations into the North-East of England.

The company, which offers commercial finance and marketing support to SMEs, has engaged Don O’Henly who will operate across the region. He will assist SMEs in raising the funds they need to trade or stabilise their business.

It marks the second recent growth for the company, which successfully set up a new office in Scotland with two representatives just over a year ago.

Mr O’Henly joins the team with a background in banking, having worked as a relationship director for 26 years.

He said: “I’m delighted to become part of the ABL Bus-iness team. Being an appointed representative allows me to go out and help SMEs across the North-East who need funding to help their businesses grow.”