Business Banking
Green shoots triumph as business blossoms
A Worcester based orchid growing business has named their new flower after their business relationship manager, in recognition of her support over the last 18 months.
Businesses unhappy with their savings account rate
According to the latest research by Fair Investment Company, a staggering 99 per cent of businesses are unhappy with their savings account rate.
Principality increases business savings rate
Principality Building Society has announced the increase of its 12 month Business Savings Fixed Rate Bond by 0.25%, becoming one of the top three 12 month fixed rate bond rates available to businesses in the UK.
Friends and family keeping small businesses alive
Almost one in five small business owners (18%) have turned to alternative financial providers, other than their bank, to stay afloat reveals research from MORE TH>N BUSINESS.
Debtline takes calls from 50,000 small businesses
Business Debtline - run by the Money Advice Trust - has announced it has helped more than 50,000 businesses since the start of the credit crunch.
Co-operative Bank grows business lending by 40%
The Co-operative Bank's prudent business model has enabled it to increase lending to business by 40 per cent.
One million small businesses dissatisfied with high street bank
Research shows that over a quarter of small businesses have been dissatisfied with the support offered by their high street bank in the last 12 months.
NatWest and RBS provide new business support
Research by NatWest and RBS reveals encouraging signs as Britain looks to recover from the recession. Despite difficult trading conditions, 33% of SMEs surveyed see growth as an immediate priority for their company.
Banks can help small businesses build on economic recovery
Businesses should consider investing as banks stand ready to help them benefit from the economic recovery, the British Bankers' Association told an accountancy conference today.
Businesses still shy of going to the banks, says FSB
Small businesses are still avoiding the banks as latest figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) show only 18 per cent of small firms have approached the banks for new credit.
UK’s late payment mountain grows to £62.87 billion
New research from NatWest and RBS reveals that 71% of SMEs in the UK have suffered from late payments over the last 12 months, with the collective value of invoices paid outside of the stipulated terms and conditions estimated at £62.87 billion.
Boost to business confidence as weaker pound fuels export hopes
Buoyant export markets, fuelled by a weaker pound, are helping to boost business confidence, according to the latest Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets Business Barometer.
Harry Potter author "SPELLS" success for next generation
JK Rowling is the most inspirational and admired entrepreneurial female role-model for young women in the UK, new research carried out by The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has revealed.
Nationwide provides new loan facility for registered social landlord
Nationwide Commercial has increased its loan facilities for Cymdeithas Tai Eryri, a charitable housing association and registered social landlord based in North Wales.
Lloyds £1 billion pledge to support businesses over next two years
Lloyds Banking Group is pledging to make available at least £1 billion over the next two years, to eligible firms across the UK, as part of a drive to help businesses benefit from the opportunities created by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.