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Barclays Business Start Up Account
Everything you need in one place from help with planning to getting more customers, to FREE seminars and a credit checking service to help you get paid quicker. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online
Factoring; unlock the value of your invoices with Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance
Factoring enables you to release cash from your business to business invoices without having to wait weeks or months for payment. Flexible credit management eases your administrative burden allowing you to focus on growing your business. Find out how Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance can help
Finance for your Franchise
HSBC’s dedicated franchise team will help you develop your franchise business to its full potential and provide a bespoke finance package to meet your individual requirements. To find out how HSBC can help your franchise business, click here
Business banking services from Lloyds TSB
From business insurance to business loans Lloyds TSB have a range of business banking products and services to meet the needs of your business.
Free business account
Alliance & Leicester offers free business current accounts at a market-leading rate of interest.
Make a complaint about a bank
Guidance on how to make a complaint against a bank or other banking service provider from the Banking Code Standards Board.
Changing your bank account
Switching your business account could help you get a better deal. Here's a guide to changing business bank accounts from Business Link.
Compare business bank accounts
If you're looking for the best bank you can compare small business bank accounts at the Review Centre.
Business bank account finder
Use this business bank account finder from the BBA and MoneyFacts to get the best account for your business.
Start up your business with free banking for 2 years from Natwest
When you become a new business customer, Natwest give you 2 years free banking, if you have been in business for less than 12 months.
Business banking from HSBC
Business banking with HSBC, offers you an award winning online Business Internet Banking service, a comprehensive Business Telephone Banking service, and a full range of business products.
Take a look at Abbey’s Business Bank Account
Abby's free day-to-day business banking account offer a wide range of free services including direct debits, BACS credit and withdrawals.
Other Business Banking Resources
Can your customers find you?
If you have a web presence, then you need to ensure that customers can find it – otherwise, it’s just a waste of money.
Email and web hosting
This video looks at the the importance of business email and web hosting for SMEs.
Three Minute Mentor - Setting up a Home Office
Whether you're based at home full time or just occasionally, you need the right tools at hand. This short video looks at how you can set up the perfect home office
Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?
Marc Barber 10/06/2009
While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. (2 comments) Have your say »
Inflation is King
Penny Proffit 19/06/2008
A look at inflation and why Mervyn King has had to put pen to paper... Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. (3 comments) Have your say »
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