'My best deal has actually resulted in two good deals.

'In October 2007, South Coast Moneyline was successful in winning a public sector contract, in partnership with 15 local authorities including Portsmouth and Gosport.

'The contract, worth £2.5m over a three-year period, is to provide loan finance for people who need to repair and improve their homes.

'The financial products we offer are designed for people in our local community including older people, those with disabilities and people on low incomes.

'The deal enabled South Coast Moneyline to enter into a separate contract with Logical Creative Marketing, a local company which is assisting us in preparing and implementing a marketing strategy to
promote our services.

'This is enabling us to bring in much-needed professional expertise.

'To sum up, two great deals which will secure our long-term financial position by enabling us to provide financial products to people in need at an affordable cost in these difficult economic times.'