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.
Lloyds commercial director of business banking Jon Hopper talks Brexit, the technological changes that are empowering small companies, and how international trade offers true opportunities for SMEs to expand.
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Here, Ian Walters of Metro Bank discusses the importance of business support, challenges and opportunities in the SME landscape, and the sectors that are booming right now.
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In the second of a series about how to approach start-up procedures, our four business directors talk about their own memories of setting up a bank account and the considerations new company owners should make.
Small Business Banking
Barclays is launching a new £500 million fund for small and medium-sized business in the Northern Powerhouse regions. Here's what you can expect.
Small Business Banking
NatWest says that it will lend an extra £1 billion to small and medium sized enterprises over the next year.
Small Business Banking
Managing cash flow is one of the biggest problems small business owners face. Ian Reid from Barclaycard Commercial Payments explains how you can get your finances in order.
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Here, we take a look at how money management apps are changing the face of retail banking.
Small Business Banking
Tim Vine, head of European trade credit, Dun & Bradstreet, explores how data can help you avoid bad credit.
Small Business Banking
Here, we take a look at how money management apps are changing the face of retail banking.
Small Business Banking
Tim Vine, head of European trade credit, Dun & Bradstreet, explores how data can help you avoid bad credit.
Small Business Banking
Open banking levels the playing field for SMEs and brings hope of a better future for financial services.
Small Business Banking
Communication is one of the most important aspect of business success, but what makes good communication. Find out here.
Small Business Banking
Forming partnerships and relationships with other businesses can be vital to your businesses success.
Small Business Banking
Here, Alessio Balduini of Credit Data Research looks at four main reasons why Open Banking should be on the radar of all business owners.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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 Technology
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
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world