As your business grows, we're here to help you build firm foundations for sustained growth
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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.
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. Over 18s only. Subject to status, business use only
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Make sure you're investor ready
For anyone wanting to get investment, our tips and tricks 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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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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Local Enterprise Managers
Our Local Enterprise Managers (LEM) have all the expertise you need to stay ahead of the curve. There's one-to-one mentoring, local talks and events to boost your business.
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Learn new digital skills to grow
Help to Grow: Digital is a new government-backed programme that gives you free online support to take your business further. You could also get a discount of up to 50% (worth up to £5000) on approved software, if your business is eligible.
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 and fees 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.
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Discover Mentor Digital for free
Consultancy services for your business
Mentor's like having a team who are there for you and your business in your back pocket. There's digital help in the form of tools, resources and calculators, from HR to health and safety and employment law.
Fees may apply.
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Take a financial health check
Easily spot ways to learn and grow
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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Inspiration from our Business Hub
With a range of articles covering all sorts of business hot topics, a couple of minutes reading could help your business to grow. You'll discover guidance, market trends, sector news and lots more.
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