Banks launch new website to help small businesses

A new website designed to target support to growing businesses has been unveiled by the Treasury Minister Lord Sassoon.

The site, developed by the British Bankers' Association and the UK's largest high street banks, will provide a range of tools and factsheets to help firms access the finance they need.

Speaking at the Better Business Finance roadshow in Sheffield, which is the first in a series of free UK-wide events where businesses can come along to talk to lenders and participate in workshops and seminars, Lord Sassoon said:

"As a Government we have been working hard with the banks to try and get credit flowing again. Today, I am delighted to be able to announce the launch of betterbusinessfinance.co.uk. The site provides a one-stop-shop for businesses from which they could get impartial information about how to secure finance and consider the best options available for their business. It also includes a series of fact sheets about many of the issues that matter most to them, so I urge businesses to visit the site."

BBA chief executive Angela Knight said: "Making the right impression is as vital for business as for individuals. Our new website - betterbusinessfinance.co.uk - is designed to put businesses in touch with the kind of practical help they need to help make any application for credit a winner. It will also let people know where they can go for additional help and support including our calendar of regional roadshows.