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.

Bank Loan Appeals

Information on how to appeal a business bank loan decision.

British Business Bank

The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank, dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.

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.

Useful Resources and Contacts

What will the bank ask for when opening an account?

Requirements for opening a business bank account in the UK.

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.

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.

Royal Bank of Scotland - Business Builder

Digital tool designed to give you the right support for you and your business

Kings Trust – Test My Idea Grant

The Test My Business Idea grant gives you funding and support to try your business idea and to learn from the experience.

Useful contacts and resources for overseas businesses setting up in the UK

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 Southend On Sea

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

Premises in Tendring

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.