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Existing customers
Existing Customers
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Products
Financing a sustainable future
Specialist finance teams
Cash deposits & liquidity management
Making & Receiving Payments
Online services
Guides for developing a successful business.
Open a business account
To open a business account with us, please visit our business accounts page.
Becoming a director
Being a director of your own limited company can be very fulfilling, but it also brings legal responsibilities and duties to your shareholders. We’ll take you through:
9 ways to improve cash flow
Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business. See how to keep it healthy by improving forecasting, scenario planning, communication and effective oversight.
Growing sustainably
Growing your business rapidly throws up new risks but also offers rewards. See how to plan for and avoid potential pitfalls so that your growth path is sustainable.
Supporting Black-owned businesses
Find out what we’re doing to support Black entrepreneurs and business owners to drive equality in business.
Growing your business
If the time is right to expand your business, you'll find valuable information here on planning for growth and managing it through, including:
Funding growth
There’s a choice of debt and equity options – read our guide to work out which is best for your situation.
Ukraine crisis FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of FAQs on how the Ukraine crisis could impact your business.
Brexit FAQs
Find answers to the most pressing questions you have about the UK’s exit from the EU. The questions cover:
Business premises
Taking on the right new premises for your business can be a daunting prospect. We take you through the essentials including:
Employing staff
Your staff are likely to be one of your key business resources. We look at the responsibilities and challenges of being an employer:
Contingency planning
Good business management means planning for when things go wrong, as well as when things go right. See what you need to consider and how to set up a contingency plan:
Marketing and customer relations
Guides to find, reach and keep your customers; from writing an effective marketing plan to putting into action through to building up a loyal customer base.