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Two years completely free business banking
Get off to a flying start with two years completely business banking for your start-up business. Available with the Business Builder current account from Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank. Plus receive FREE business, legal and tax advice when you open an account from the alternative business bank. Fast track your application and apply online today
Loans that change lives
Kiva lets you lend a loan to a specific entrepeneur in the developing world - empowering them to life themselves out of poverty. Change a life today.
Get funding advice
This guide from BusinessLink provides in-depth information on raising and managing finance for your start-up.
How to raise start up finance
Starting a business is a very exciting time for budding entrepreneurs , but it can also be the most stressful. The following guide from Tiscali is a quick overview of how you could raise start-up cash for your business.
Financing your start-up
An overview of options for financing your start-up, from the London Life channel of the Greater London Authority website.
Business loans and finance from Lloyds TSB
From enhancing your day-to-day cashflow to growing your business long term, find a financial solution that meets your requirements.
Seeking growth capital?
Need funding? London Business Angels facilitates investment into early stage businesses within the UK that are seeking growth capital.
Raising Start-Up Capital
This definitive guide from Inc.com provides detailed information on how to fund your start-up.
Small business loans from HSBC
If you want a small business loan of between £1,000 and £25,000 with fixed monthly repayments, visit HSBC.
Other Start A Business Resources
Building an online presence
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence is a vital.
Business continuity planning
Ensure that your business can keep going in any circumstances, with a business continuity plan.
Internet marketing
How small businesses can market themselves online, and the importance of an internet marketing strategy.
Continued expansion of the European Union
Marc Barber 01/05/2008
Our poll this fortnight focused on the inevitable increase in migrant workers brought about by the continued expansion of the European Union (EU). Have your say »
Credit crunch: What does it mean for you?
Penny Proffit 25/01/2008
In the current global economic climate, small business owners are likely to be concerned about the consequences of the credit crunch. Penny Proffit has teamed up with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to bring you ten quick tips for survival. Have your say »
Chris Stenning, managing director of UK Online
Guest Blogger 29/04/2008
This beginners' guide from SmallBusness.co.uk and Chris Stenning, managing director of UK Online, can help you get started on the road to being a smart online operator. Have your say »
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