Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
High net worth investors being called on to support small, growing and regional businesses and business owners looking for investment are the focus of a campaign by business backers.
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Barclays business banking CEO Ian Rand fears growing SME lending market could see a Wonga-style collapse if fintech lending criteria are not rigorous enough
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The head of Barclays Business Banking says that small business owners value the human element just as much as the latest banking app
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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
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British Business Bank guarantees £1bn to banks that lend to small builders in effort to boost house building
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Challenger SME bank OakNorth aims to close £260m worth of mortgages by year-end as high-street banks are hamstrung by lending criteria
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Growth Fund has already deployed nearly £3bn of initial funding pot, with 30% deployed to green businesses
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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.
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Growth Fund has already deployed nearly £3bn of initial funding pot, with 30% deployed to green businesses
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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.
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New banks have beaten larger players to secure funding from RBS to help small businesses across the country to grow
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Small business funding in Northern Ireland – a Growth Business guide to what is currently on offer.
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Here, we explore the key things you need to know when selecting the right credit card for your business needs.
Small Business Banking
In this piece we discuss best practice for finding, opening, and running a business bank account.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
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Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade