Business Banking
Business record checks re-introduced
Make 2013 the year you resolve to get your business records in order. That’s the message from Peterborough accountants Rawlinsons in light of the reintroduction of the government’s Business Record Checks initiative.
Not boom time in the Middle East but big time!
Although the effects of the boom and bust of a few years back may still be affecting large swathes of the globe, in the Middle East, however, huge infrastructure projects worth billions of pounds are under way and energising both investors and economies alike. It may not be boom time, but it sure is big time.
Small businesses offered £110 million of new finance
Small businesses struggling to access credit are to be given a welcome boost with £110 million of new funding, Vince Cable announced today.
SMEs lose billions by not counting the costs
Small businesses could save themselves nearly £16.5billion a year by taking simple steps to cut costs, without impacting on service or staff, according to research by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks.
Yorkshire Bank serves up Pasta King funding
Yorkshire Bank has provided £8.7million of senior debt and working capital to Pasta King Group in a deal which positions the business for growth and sees a partial realisation of its investment for private equity owners NBGI Private Equity.
The Balgarth Pines Inn to be reborn with finance from Santander
New life has been breathed into The Balgarth Pines Inn, in Ayr, following a new investment package from Santander Corporate Banking.
Pizza Hut Delivery franchisee has a slice of success with HSBC support
A Northampton-based entrepreneur who opened his first franchise pizza outlet at the age of 18 has added two more Pizza Hut Delivery outlets to his portfolio with the support of HSBC's Birmingham-based Franchise unit and the bank's Birmingham Commercial team.
5 ways to reach a global market
To get the best out of your business you will need to look beyond your borders. Herein we consider how to expand your trade beyond local borders.
Is the Funding for Lending Scheme succeeding in helping SMEs?
The first look at the impact the Government’s Funding For Lending Scheme has had on UK small businesses shows over a billion pounds of funding has been issued despite the initial scepticism it was met with when it launched two months ago.
Olympics floor company targets overseas market with HSBC support
A company that produced the flooring for the London 2012 Olympics' opening ceremony is taking the process it developed specifically for the Games overseas, with the support of HSBC Commercial Bank.
Growth pioneers take control of British business success
An inspiring and yet hidden business success story is taking place in factories and offices across Britain, according to a report by HSBC Commercial Banking.
Pharmacy chain set for expansion following loan from The Co-op and RBS
The UK's largest independent pharmacy chain is seeking new acquisitions after securing a £68million loan facility from The Co-operative Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland Corporate & Institutional Banking (RBS CIB).
Real Time Information: the clock’s ticking
Businesses are being warned to ensure they are taking the necessary steps to allow for the smooth introduction of HMRC’s new Real Time Information system.
Banking partnerships to benefit growing businesses
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced a new partnership with UK bank Metro Bank to help boost the growth prospects for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
‘Flight to trust' drives 21% rise in new Co-op Bank business customers
The number of new business accounts being opened by The Co-operative Bank is up by over a fifth - evidence that a ‘flight to trust' is well underway amongst British businesses when it comes to their banking.