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.
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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.
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NatWest says that it will lend an extra £1 billion to small and medium sized enterprises over the next year.
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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.
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Tim Vine, head of European trade credit, Dun & Bradstreet, explores how data can help you avoid bad credit.
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Here, we take a look at how money management apps are changing the face of retail banking.
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Tim Vine, head of European trade credit, Dun & Bradstreet, explores how data can help you avoid bad credit.
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Open banking levels the playing field for SMEs and brings hope of a better future for financial services.
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Communication is one of the most important aspect of business success, but what makes good communication. Find out here.
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Forming partnerships and relationships with other businesses can be vital to your businesses success.
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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
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.