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Business Bank Accounts

Articles and guides on Business Bank Accounts for UK SMEs. A well-chosen business bank account can simplify financial management, improve cash flow, and support a business’s growth and operational needs.

Small Business Banking

Setting up a business bank account: What small companies should know

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.

News

Over three million SMEs get no interest from their business savings

New research shows that 62 per cent of SMEs are getting absolutely no interest on their business savings, but their money could be working a lot harder.

News

British Small Business Awards 2017: Business Bank Account of the Year shortlist

Here, we reveal the shortlist of business bank accounts that have a strong SME focus, with the winner announced at the British Small Business Awards.

Small Business Banking

Current Account Switch Service celebrates third anniversary

The UK’s Current Account Switch Service marks its third anniversary today (16 September) with the switching engine having successfully processed 3,240,640 switches since its launch in 2013.

Advice

Transferring money is now easier than ever

Here are the best choices for small business owners looking for money transfer options.

News

Overdrafts fall by the wayside for small businesses

The value of lending to small businesses via overdrafts is falling by £100 million a month as small as SME bank overdrafts die out, research finds.

News

Small businesses trust their bank to be payment provider

Small companies retain strong trust in their banking provider, but there remain barriers to adoption of different types of payment services, research finds.

News

Businesses continue to turn their back on banks

London’s small businesses are abandoning traditional bank funding and embracing alternative finance, research finds.

Small Business Banking

Can a commercial mortgage be the solution to your business needs?

Entrepreneurs usually find it difficult to start their small business because paying rent for the space seems impossible.

News

Large portion of SMEs have had overdrafts removed or reduced

Some 30 per cent of small businesses have seen their overdrafts slashed or removed in the past two years, according to a study.

News

SMEs turn to personal credit cards to fund business

UK companies are using personal credit facilities for financing, research finds.

Small Business Banking

Taking your business to the next level 

Here, in an article in association with HSBC, we talk to small business owners about how they took their company to that all-important next level, and show you how you can win £150,000 to invest in your business.

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.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

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

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

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.