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Finance options for start-ups
Rose Lewis, a partner at financial consultancy Pembridge Partners, explains the various financial alternatives for the intrepid small business owner when a bank decides to play hardball.
What banks want to see from SMEs
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.
Business bank account checklist
Charges and services vary a great deal from bank to bank so it pays to do your homework and find out what suits you and your business.
Business Banking basics
In order to open a bank account, even a basic one, all banks and other financial institutions must go through a series of checks to try to minimise the effects of money laundering.
How to assess your bank
In a recent SmallBusiness.co.uk poll, 65 per cent of small business owners were shown to be dissatisfied with the service they were getting from their business bank, with answers ranging from ‘It’s pretty inadequate’ to ‘It’s terrible’. SmallBusiness.co.uk and banking consultancy Lochroe point to this list of key issues to consider when assessing your business bank.
Opening a Euro account
Whether or not to open a Euro account depends on your individual circumstances. It may or may not be in your best interests.
Maximising business banking
A little relationship building can go a long way when it comes to you and your chosen bank. SmallBusiness.co.uk finds out how.
