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Small Business Banking

Whether you’re just starting a new business, are an established SME or a sole trader, our small business banking section has an extensive selection of useful guides and advice for those seeking the best business bank account for their enterprise.

Key banking issues for UK entrepreneurs include bank charges, account fees and transaction costs, overdraft facilities, business credit cards, savings accounts, and business support services – all of which we cover here.

Q&A Ian Rand, CEO of Barclays Business Banking

The head of Barclays Business Banking says that small business owners value the human element just as much as the latest banking app

Small Business Banking

Small Business Banking

Nationwide wins £50m prize to help boost small business banking

Nationwide wins a £50m grant to help fund its expansion into SME banking, while Investec and Co-Operative Bank also win awards of £15m each

Small Business Banking

Government launches scheme to help fund small builders

British Business Bank guarantees £1bn to banks that lend to small builders in effort to boost house building

Small Business Banking

OakNorth offers mortgages to small business entrepreneurs

Challenger SME bank OakNorth aims to close £260m worth of mortgages by year-end as high-street banks are hamstrung by lending criteria

Small Business Banking

NatWest doubles its Growth Fund pot for small businesses to £6bn

Growth Fund has already deployed nearly £3bn of initial funding pot, with 30% deployed to green businesses

Small Business Banking

The future of banking for small to medium sized businesses

Small to medium sized businesses feel banks don't understand them or offer the service they need. Daniel Meere of Axis Corporate recognises the problems and observes some solutions.

Small Business Banking

Challenger and digital banks secure new funds to help small businesses

New banks have beaten larger players to secure funding from RBS to help small businesses across the country to grow

Small Business Banking

Guide to small business funding Northern Ireland

Small business funding in Northern Ireland – a Growth Business guide to what is currently on offer.

Small Business Banking

Challenger and digital banks secure new funds to help small businesses

New banks have beaten larger players to secure funding from RBS to help small businesses across the country to grow

Small Business Banking

Guide to small business funding Northern Ireland

Small business funding in Northern Ireland – a Growth Business guide to what is currently on offer.

Small Business Banking

How to choose the right credit card for your business

Here, we explore the key things you need to know when selecting the right credit card for your business needs. 

Small Business Banking

Key tips to opening and managing a business bank account

In this piece we discuss best practice for finding, opening, and running a business bank account.

Small Business Banking

Opening a foreign currency account

If your business has a strong hold in an overseas market, you may benefit from opening a foreign currency account. Here, we look at how to go about it.

Small Business Banking

Interview with David Beaty, UK head of business banking at HSBC

We talk to HSBC's UK head of business banking about the structure of the bank's SME services, how Brexit is encouraging positive export intentions and the relationship today's customers seek with their bank.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world