BUNDLE: Business banking
Finance & Funding
Finding the right business bank account when starting or running a business can be tough but UMi is here to help, with support, advice and 2 exclusive subscriber offers thanks to our partnership with Tide.
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Open a FREE Tide business bank account and get £50 cashback
Finding the right business account when running a business is not a simple task, with 100s of different ones to choose from. But Tide makes it easier by offering award-winning business bank accounts that have been created specifically with freelancers and small and scaling businesses in mind. Sign up to a free business account through UMi and Tide will deposit £50 into your new account to help you get started.
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Register a limited company for FREE and get £50 cashback with Tide
Congratulations! You’ve made the momentous decision to start your own business. We know there’s a lot to do in the early days and that’s why UMi is here to help you every step of the way. To make it even easier, we’ve partnered with Tide to offer FREE limited company registration and £50 to be deposited into your new business bank account.
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Top Tips for choosing the right business bank account
Picking a business bank account that suits your company’s needs is a crucial step in getting your company off to a strong start. Choose the wrong one and it could cost you unnecessary fees. Switching accounts later down the line can be painful (as it's often time consuming) too, so it’s important to do your research and try to get it right the first time.
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Setting up a business bank account
Setting up a bank account for your business is very much like setting up a regular bank account. The key difference is that a business account should be used exclusively for business purposes, whether paying for supplies or receiving payment from customers. Most high street banks offer business banking facilities. However, features and benefits will vary from bank to bank, so it’s important to shop around. Here, we talk through some of the key benefits of business banking and explain why it is a must for your business.
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PODCAST: Shaun Fooy on business banking and start-up loans
In this UMi podcast, we speak to finance expert Shaun Fooy. Shaun is a Network Manager at the British Business Bank and has 30 years’ experience in business banking, having worked at major high street banks including Barclays, RBS and NatWest. The British Business Bank is responsible for delivering government-backed loans and it also runs a number of programmes for start-ups and SMEs and provides advice and mentoring opportunities for UK founders taking their first steps in business. Here, Sean reflects of the work on the bank and reveals how it could help you on your business journey.
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Going cashless: benefits that changing your payment systems could have on your business
COVID-19 forced many businesses to adapt their services. One change many businesses saw was a shift from physical finance to cashless pay systems, which can bring a lot of benefits to businesses. So, in this guide, we are going to explore seven different benefits that switching to digital payment platforms could have for your business.
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