Women in business


Industry specific services

Every year more and more women take the step of starting their own business, demonstrating that an increasing number of women have the initiative, confidence and motivation to go it alone.

At RBS, we take the time to listen to and understand your particular needs, and with our support and guidance from the start, we'll help get your business off the ground.

Women in Business Ambassadors

RBS is proud to offer a network of Women in Business Ambassadors, who will provide you with support and advice with running your business. Please speak to our regional representatives to find your nearest Woman in Business Ambassador.

Start-up businesses

For any new businesses, we offer a start-up pack, which provides lots of useful information and advice about getting your business up and running. It also includes business planning software, which enables you to create an in-depth plan, as well as a range of offers and discounts that new businesses will find useful.

Established businesses

Royalties Business is our unique current account that offers a fixed monthly fee, to allow you to budget easily. The account provides a number of offers and discounts, to help you grow or expand your business.

Finance

Getting the right level of finance is essential. RBS offers a range of business solutions to suit your individual needs.

  • Small Business Loan - fixed monthly repayments for easy budgeting and we won’t charge you legal and valuation fees
  • Business Term Loan - a flexible business solution, allowing you to structure your loan to suit the needs of your business, including the ability to take a payment holiday at any stage. Interest will continue to accrue during the payment holiday and your monthly payments may increase afterwards
  • Committed Overdraft facility - could help cover unexpected expenses for up to a year and means that your overdraft facility will not be withdrawn or the price changed for 12 months from the date of your agreement (providing you stay within agreed terms and conditions)

Security may be required.

Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not
keep up repayments on your mortgage

Partnerships

RBS works closely with industry leading organisations that provide support and advice specifically aimed at women in business owners, such as everywoman Ltd and The Athena Network.

everywoman

everywoman is the UK's leading provider of resources and services for women who are starting or growing a business. They work to increase the number of women in the UK economy and raise their status. They use their experience and expertise to help women achieve their aspirations and realise their business ambitions.

Their clients range from entrepreneurs and women wanting to start up their own companies, to blue-chip corporations and public sector organisations who want to develop the next generation of female leaders.

What they offer:

  • Guidance and support for starting their own business
  • Advice and resources
  • Solutions to help public and private sector organisations attract and retain female talent
  • Training for corporate workers who want to become innovative, successful leaders

For more information about how everywoman can help your business, visit www.everywoman.com

The Athena Network

The Athena Network was set up to focus exclusively on women who are in a business development role, offering inspiring opportunities to engage with business owners and decision makers from diverse industry sectors.

They also provide network groups, who meet each month to help develop valuable business expertise and explore new ideas. They provide local and regional initiatives with motivational workshops on networking skills and business planning.

For more information, please visit www.theathenanetwork.com