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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
Business Guardian Angel (AXA)
A free resource created by AXA Business Insurance to provide news and advice to support small businesses.
Hertfordshire Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Hertfordshire.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
Grant funding and support available to work in partnership with a research organisation and newly-qualified graduate.
Atom Bank
Provide business loans through the Growth Guarantee Scheme and commercial mortgages for pre start and existing businesses.
Skills Bank
Support and funding towards employee training costs for growing businesses.
British Business Bank
The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank, dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.
Bank Loan Appeals
Information on how to appeal a business bank loan decision.
Lloyds Bank Resource Centre
Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.
Allicia Bank – Asset Finance
Allica Bank Asset Finance can boost your business with up to £1,000,000 of straightforward and flexible finance.
Innovate UK Business Connect (previously Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)
Innovate UK Business Connect is the UK’s innovation network and is an online platform to connect businesses/individuals to help businesses innovate and grow.
Useful Resources and Contacts
What will the bank ask for when opening an account?
Requirements for opening a business bank account in the UK.
British Business Bank: Business Finance Week 2024
Themed events covering topics starting a business, working capital and innovation for businesses in the UK.
British Business Bank - What is asset finance?
An in-depth article from The British Business Bank on asset finance.
Strike-off Objection FAQ
Deutsche Bank – Made For Good
The Deutsche Bank enterprise programme for social good,
Development Bank of Wales (Banc)
Banc assists businesses in Wales to access various types of finance to help them start and grow.
Royal Bank of Scotland - Business Builder
Digital tool designed to give you the right support for you and your business
Premises in Rochford
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Premises in Uttlesford
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Glossary of banking terms
A glossary of banking terms to support your business.
International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments
Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.
Premises in Tendring
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Premises in Southend On Sea
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Actionable information, tools and resources
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What your business needs to know about the CBILS and BBLS repayments
Leadership vs Management: what's the difference?
Knowledge Drops: Guidance and training for new Procurement Act
Setting up a business bank account
Open a FREE Tide business bank account and get £50 cashback
WATCH: Get the best from your Tide business banking app
Business Talks – The Reality
Interest rates: What businesses need to know
Northern Spire Breakfast Briefing and Networking
BUNDLE: Starting a business
What is a payment gateway and how do they work?
NCASS Online Course: Safe Use of LPG in Mobile and Outside Catering
An introduction to business tax
Discounts and deals to help with the cost of trading
Training your staff
Phil Sly - Funding Consultant
Understanding how inflation affects your business
Understanding how inflation affects your business
PODCAST: Shaun Fooy on business banking and start-up loans
Funding business growth
How to create a great inclusive organisational culture
Top tips for avoiding discrimination in recruitment
Simon Allen - Public Funding Consultant
Inspiration
The state of UK gaming - A conversation with Dr Jo Twist OBE
Knowledge sharing platform raises millions for digital project
Multi million-pound cash boost for businesses thanks to University project
Redwood Bank Valentines launch
A bank for Birmingham's future
New report reveals UK knowledge workers believe burnout is inevitable for success
Yorkshire Fintech launches service to improve lenders’ client knowledge
Families exchanging food bank donations for portraits
Royal Bank of Scotland unveils Scotland’s first female-only crowdfunding programme
Independent booksellers getting back to business with support from Lloyds bank
British Business Bank backs asset finance lender to propel SMEs forward
Feel good Friday campaign fills up food bank
OakNorth Bank and all that jazz
Small businesses responsible for around half of all UK greenhouse gas emissions from business
Coping with periods of low demand
Accessing business finance
Five tips to retain shoppers despite second lockdown
How do I make sure I'm not money laundering?
Leading KFC franchisee to open 27 new stores in the UK and Ireland
New iteration of Recovery Loan Scheme up and running with first batch of lenders
Exporting: the first things to think about
Support the next entrepreneurial wave
How to start exporting
Turning customers into investors and brand evangelists
Events and webinars
WATCH: Social media advertising
WATCH: Get the best from your Tide business banking app
WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
WATCH: Diversity makes games better
Mythbusting when starting a business
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
WATCH: A guide to business loans
WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
WATCH: THREE Steps to Easier Business Growth
WATCH: How to get started with video marketing
WATCH: How to get started with advertising on Facebook and Instagram
WATCH: How video recruitment makes businesses more human
WATCH: Managing behavioural change when starting and scaling a business
WATCH: Perfecting your marketing action plan
WATCH: Creating a positive induction experience for new employees
WATCH: Understanding website SEO audits
WATCH: Barriers facing women in business
WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way
WATCH: Why you can’t grow as fast as you wish
WATCH: Understanding client psychology
WATCH: Making Google Analytics work for your business
WATCH: Understanding digital PR
WATCH: How to position your PR effectively
