Do you run a small business
in Whitstable and need a business bank account or
to raise finance for your business?
FREE BANKING OFFER
Before you ask a bank manager or other lender for money, it may
be worth spending a little time learning more about what they may expect from
you and to gain some useful advice that may increase your chances of success.
This site can help in three ways:
1) SPECIAL OFFER - 2 years free banking.
2) Your banking questions answered.
3) A directory of useful contacts.
Great value business banking, specially
negotiated for you
In these uncertain economic times, you can feel secure
in the knowledge that your business is in safe hands with Alliance
& Leicester Business Bank, part of the Santander Group –
one of the world’s safest banks with operations in over 40 countries
and more than 90 million customers.
They have recently been awarded the highly prestigious title of
‘Business Bank of the Year 2009’ by independent industry experts,
Business Moneyfacts. What’s more, they’ve also been named ‘Best
Business Current Account Provider’ for a record seventh consecutive year.
Whether you are starting a business or have an established business,
Alliance & Leicester Business Bank can offer you great value business banking.
The Free Business Current Account is available
to businesses with an annual turnover up to £1 million. For customers
starting their own business, the Business Builder Current Account is available
to businesses that have been trading for less than 6 months and with an annual
turnover of less than £500k.
To find out more or apply just call 0800 068 6698
quoting reference AF0442 and Start Your Own Business.
You can apply online for the Business Builder Current Account by visiting
Applications are subject to status and the right
to decline any application is reserved. Minimum age 18. UK business applicants
only. Terms and conditions apply. Lines open 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday,
8am – 2pm Saturday. Calls are recorded and may be monitored for security,
quality control and training purposes.
Backed by one of the world’s safest banks.
PART OF THE SANTANDER GROUP
Your business
banking questions answered
The answers to 100's of the most frequently asked
business questions can also be found, including..
Abbey.
The alternative for business banking. Because we recognise that running a business is complex and time consuming, we're here to make it as easy as possible for you to succeed. Managing your business account couldn't be easier. Using our telephone and internet business banking services you can access your business account from the office, at home, or on the road, 365 days a year. And for instant access to your cash there's our large network of ATM machines. | http://www.abbey.com |
0845 606 0874
Alliance & Leicester Business Bank.
FREE BUSINESS BANKING OFFER. Whether you are starting a business or have an established business, Alliance & Leicester Business Bank can offer you great value business banking. The Free Business Current Account is available to businesses with an annual turnover up to 1 million. For customers starting their own business, the Business Builder Current Account is available to businesses that have been trading for less than 6 months and with an annual turnover of less than 500k. (See website for full details and conditions). | http://www.alliance-leicestercommercialbank.co.uk/syob |
0800 068 6698 quoting reference AF0442
Barclays Bank Plc
Start your business banking with Barclays. Extra free support beyond banking essentials that will help you start your business. | http://www.barclays.co.uk/ |
0845 605 2345
bvca.
The BVCA is the industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK. Our members come from venture capital, through mid-market, to private equity/large buy-out houses from all over Britain. bvca@bvca.co.uk | http://www.bvca.co.uk |
020 7420 1800
Capitalise Business Support .
start up funding and business advice for people unable to secure finance from high street banks. Our loan scheme is provided as a Community Development Finance Initiative (CDFI). A CDFI is an organisation created to tackle financial exclusion and encourage entrepreneurship by making finance available to people who cannot access loans or credit from banks or building societies. Our scheme is aimed at helping micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and social enterprises in order to achieve positive social change and to bring wealth to disadvantaged communities. info@capitalise.org | http://www.capitalise.org |
0845 601 8326
Finance South East.
Finance South East is a regional funding organisation, backed by the regional development agency - SEEDA and privately governed. With access to a breadth of public and private resources, FSE specialises in the identification, funding and development of ambitious, high potential growth businesses. Donna.Cooper@financesoutheast.com | http://www.financesoutheast.com |
01276 608510
Fredericks Foundation .
Fredericks Foundation is a charity that helps disadvantaged people to set up, or expand their own business as a means to achieve financial independence while rebuilding their confidence and self esteem. We provide a comprehensive range of business support and microloan funding for start-ups and small businesses. In doing so we enable people who cannot access finance, through the usual channels, to realise their potential for the benefit of themselves and their families.
HSBC
Starting a business is rewarding but tough, so we're on hand to help you succeed with support from local Business Specialists, online resources in the Knowledge Centre and Business Network, our award winning Business Internet Banking and 18 months free business banking (check for up to date offers). | http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/ |
0800 731 8904
IGF Invoice Finance Ltd
We are an independent commercial finance provider who, unlike banks and major commercial finance providers, prides itself upon being personal and available when you need us to help your business grow. |
01732 849 872
Lloyds TSB
We understand how daunting starting your own business can be, that’s why we’ll give you a named manager to support you, a range of free guidance services to get you off on the right foot, and 18 months free day-to-day banking*; so you can spend less time worrying about your banking and more time building your business. (* See website for current offers). | http://www.lloydstsbbusiness.com/ |
0800 056 0056
NatWest
Starting out in business can be a tough time. So to help you get up and running, we have a full range of benefits to get you started. When you become a new business customer, we'll give you 2 years free banking, if you have been in business for less than 12 months*. (* Check website for current offers). | http://www.natwest.com/business |
0800 096 8823
Olderpreneur Loan scheme.
PRIME has teamed up with Zopa Ltd and Bank of America to create a peer-to-peer loan scheme to help people aged 50+ to raise the capital to start a business. The scheme is designed for people over 50 who are finding it difficult to raise money directly from a bank. It allows someone to borrow anything from £1,000 up to £15,000 - as long as they have a strong, viable business plan and a clean credit history. | http://www.primebusinessclub.com |
0208 765 7475
WM Enterprise.
WM Enterprise is a specialist economic, business and social policy consultancy. It is also a leading provider of venture capital*. WM Enterprise operates throughout the UK and internationally with its head office in Birmingham and additional offices in London, Merseyside, Bradford, and Surrey. | http://www.wm-enterprise.co.uk |
0121 236 8855
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Whitstable, we would
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