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Finance
Whether you're after instant access to cash with a business credit card for day-to-day expenses, or a small business loan to fund a new project, we could help you achieve your goals.
Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Finance subject to status.
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Make sure you're investor ready
For anyone wanting to get investment, our hints and tips could help you discover new funding opportunities. There's also videos and pitch guides to make sure you're on top form if opportunity comes knocking.
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Grant funding
For information on grant funding visit Government Grant Service or Swoop to find grants that may be appropriate for your business.
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Take a financial health check
Designed to help you gain a better sense of your financial goals, plans and needs. The check is free, confidential and will help you to uncover key areas of focus alongside guidance and support.
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Could you trade internationally?
It’s one way to find new customers and boost your business. Overseas markets could offer huge opportunities and aren’t as complicated or expensive to break into as you might think. Our tips and advice could help you to get started trading abroad, and we’ve also got useful insights if you’re thinking about exporting.
We could help with trade loans, bonds, letters of credit and lots more to get you going.
Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, business use only. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it.
Relationship Managers
A Relationship Manager (RM) can look at the way your business is run and help you work out things that could change for the better. They'll work to understand where you're going and provide the support and resources to get you there. Contact your RM if you need guidance or call the Businessline team.
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Consultancy in various areas from Mentor Digital
Mentor's like having a team of consultants who are there for you and your business in your back pocket. There's full digital access in the form of webchat, tools, resources, calculators and e-learning modules covering all sorts of sectors, from HR to health and safety and employment law.
Some Mentor services incur a cost.
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Take payments easily with Tyl
More customers than ever are looking for digital ways to pay for goods and services. Our simple solution, Tyl takes payments in-store, online or over the phone.
Eligibility criteria, fees and T&Cs apply.
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Free accounting software? Yes please.
If you’re starting out, FreeAgent accounting software can help you easily manage everyday business activities like invoicing, staying on top of tax and forecasting cashflow. Even better, it’s free for eligible business customers as long as you retain your account. Optional add-ons may be chargeable.
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Premier Banking
Premier Banking is an elevated service that gives high-growth businesses access to a dedicated team of Premier Banking managers who can support them with their financial goals and objectives and assist with the moments that matter.
Premier eligibility & specific account eligibility criteria apply.
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Inspiration from our Business Hub
With a range of articles covering all sorts of business news and views, a couple of minutes reading could help yor business to grow. You'll find guidance, market trends, sector news and lots more.
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Join our Entrepreneur Acclerator
Our Accelerator programme supports entrepreneurs to scale their business to the next level with support from our brilliant team who will back you all the way.
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Business Builder
Business Builder is a digital tool that could help you validate an idea, find new customers, or explore the funding options available to you. There's also a community, events and support available online 24/7 to help your business take its next steps.
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Beauhurst
Beauhurst is the ultimate UK private company data source. Thousands of professionals use Beauhurst data to discover, track, and understand the UK's high-growth companies.
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SUI
The ScaleUp Institute is a private sector, not-for-profit company focused on making the UK the best place in the world to scale up a business.
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