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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

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.

Small Business Banking

SMEs: The bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity

Here, in association with Hampshire Trust Bank, we look at the current rate of growth of SMEs and how they are managing their money.

News

Three quarters of SMEs have no contact with bank relationship manager

The relationship between retail banks and their SME customers is weakening, research finds.

News

London businesses holding the most cash in savings accounts

Small companies in the capital are soaring ahead of their regional counterparts by holding more than half a million pounds in business savings accounts, research finds.

News

Small businesses move away from banks towards other finance means

Small and medium-sized companies continue to shun traditional banking products and are looking towards alternative financial providers, their supply chain or dipping into their own personal funds to finance future growth, research finds.

Small Business Banking

How your business can take advantage of the Current Account Switch Service

It isn't just personal current account customers who can take advantage of the free Current Account Switch Service to swap between banks - small businesses up and down the country can make the most of the service, too, if they want to move to another current account provider.

Small Business Banking

Why a small business should consider moving to a challenger bank

Susie Taylor, founder of Susie Taylor Communications, discusses why she took up business banking with Metro Bank.

Advice

LIBOR manipulation and small businesses

David Webster and Mary Hodgson of law firm Russell-Cooke discuss the considerations SMEs should make in relation to LIBOR and banks.

News

Small businesses dissatisfied with their bank as complaints rise

The number of official complaints made by small companies about loans and overdrafts has risen by 17 per cent in the last year, rising from 522 to 612, research finds.

Small Business Banking

Why banks are not providing the right service for small businesses

James King, founder of venture capital firm Find Invest Grow (FIG), discusses the role of banks should play and why it needs to be easier to withdraw money from investments.

Small Business Banking

Business banking, finding premises, registering a company – what order?

Opening a business bank account requires a business address, renting a unit involves giving bank account details and registering as a company also needs an address. I can't work out what to do first!

Small Business Banking

How the Business Bank will help small companies

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.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

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

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

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

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world

Business Technology

The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention