Founder & Director
Alex Beardsley
Founder of CapExpand, a UK business funding introducer and authorised Dojo card machine partner based in Nottinghamshire.
About Alex
Alex Beardsley founded CapExpand to give UK business owners a straightforward way to access working capital and modern payment technology. Based in Nottinghamshire, he works in commercial finance as a funding introducer, connecting established businesses with lenders on CapExpand's panel and helping them find card machine solutions through Dojo.
Before launching CapExpand, Alex saw too many business owners being pushed toward funding products that did not fit their situation. He built the company around a simple principle: explain the options honestly, recommend only what makes sense, and be available when questions come up.
As an authorised Dojo partner, Alex also helps businesses reduce their card processing costs and upgrade to modern payment terminals. He personally reviews every application that comes through CapExpand and acts as a single point of contact throughout the process.
Areas of Expertise
Topics Alex can provide expert commentary on for journalists, publications, and industry reports.
UK Business Funding
How small businesses access working capital, eligibility requirements, and the role of finance introducers in the UK market.
Merchant Cash Advances
How revenue-based funding works, repayment structures, suitability for different business types, and common misconceptions.
Card Machine Industry
Terminal technology, transaction fees, switching providers, and how the payments landscape is changing for UK SMEs.
SME Cash Flow
Practical cash flow challenges facing small businesses, seasonal fluctuations, and strategies for maintaining healthy working capital.
Payment Processing
Contactless adoption, next-day payouts, Apple Pay and Google Pay for businesses, and reducing payment processing costs.
For press enquiries
Alex is available for expert quotes, interviews, and commentary on UK business funding, the card machine industry, and SME finance. Response times are typically same-day.
From CapExpand
Blog & Guides
Practical articles on card machines, business funding, and payment processing for UK SMEs.
Read articlesResearch & Resources
Cancellation guides, provider comparisons, and industry research used by businesses and journalists.
Browse resourcesSuccess Stories
Real outcomes from UK businesses that accessed funding or switched card machines through CapExpand.
View storiesWork with Alex
Whether you need funding for your business or a better deal on card machines, get in touch directly.