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.
My bank is forcing me to restructure my overdraft into a loan. It will be more expensive and in 4-6 months time I may not even need an overdraft. Through circumstance I have never signed a directors' guarantor for the overdraft. Can they still force me into this position?
Small Business Banking
Small Business Banking
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, breaks down the concept of the Business Bank and what small businesses can expect from such an institution.
Small Business Banking
Business owners and bankers share tips with SmallBusiness.co.uk on how to negotiate a financing deal.
Small Business Banking
My business partner and I recently were rejected for a business account application. (My credit score is excellent). Is a credit check performed only on a company director (my business partner) or the company secretary (myself) as well?
News
Research has given insight into employer bias in the workplace, with the key reasons being work ethic, loyalty, personality, and humour.
Small Business Banking
I am sure that like me, you have seen headlines about banks not lending to small businesses with depressing regularity.
Small Business Banking
Have you taken out a loan or a credit card in the last 10 years? If so, you may have been mis-sold loan insurance, and could claim compensation for this.
Small Business Banking
When cash savings rates are low, some people start thinking about putting their money into investments and there are plenty to choose from.
Small Business Banking
Have you taken out a loan or a credit card in the last 10 years? If so, you may have been mis-sold loan insurance, and could claim compensation for this.
Small Business Banking
When cash savings rates are low, some people start thinking about putting their money into investments and there are plenty to choose from.
Small Business Banking
SmallBusiness.co.uk presents the dos and don'ts of approaching banks for funding.
Small Business Banking
Many businesses are still having no luck in obtaining bank loans.
Small Business Banking
So why aren’t banks lending to small businesses? Rose Lewis, a partner at financial consultancy Pembridge Partners, outlines what banks want to see from SMEs before agreeing to show the money.
Small Business Banking
I have a bad credit rating because one of my customers went under and put us in debt. Is there anything we can do to get a bank loan?
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