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HSBC Business Direct
HSBC Business Direct has the essential business bank account service for smaller business needs. Find out more here
Natwest business banking
With NatWest you get 2 years free banking, a £500 overdraft, helpful tools to get you started and advice from a dedicated business manager. Click here for more information.
Free and unlimited business banking
When it comes to business banking, Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank provides the UK's best business banking deal. Switch to the only bank to offer FREE and UNLIMITED free business banking and a market leading interest rate of 3.65% AER* (variable) credit interest. We’ve a proven track record – Business Moneyfacts has recently voted us ‘Best Business Current Account Provider’ for an unprecedented sixth year running. Fast track your Free Business Current Account application today!
Bank safely online
Bank Safe Online is the UK banking industry's initiative to help online banking customers stay safe on the web.
Transfer business accounts between banks
Everything you need to know about making the transfer of business accounts between banks a smooth process.
How to bank ethically
EIRIS looks at ethical issues in banking and the site links to a guide to responsible banking (see Personal finance>Banking).
Business banking from the Islamic Bank of Britain
The Islamic Bank of Britain welcomes Muslims and non-Muslims alike as customers and provides online banking services for businesses.
Get help switching to Lloyds for business
Get help moving your business bank account to Lloyds TSB and receive a one-off payment of £50 if they miss any of the agreed timescales by more than 24 hours.
Get free business banking with HSBC
Switch your business bank account to HSBC and get 18 months free business banking.
The lowdown on unfair bank charges
Solid advice to help reclaim unfair, unethical, illegal bank charges. Visit Unfair Bank Charges for more information.
Business bank account finder
Use this business bank account finder from the BBA and MoneyFacts to get the best account for your business.
Other Business Banking Resources
"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.
Flexible working: the leaders' view
At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.
The challenges of growth for small business
New business must be won by creating a good first impression with customers and procurement managers...
Creating a successful business plan
Setting out a plan for your business can seem like a daunting task, especially before you've even got it off the ground.
How to be a start-up success
Marc Barber 07/08/2008
There are three common elements to a start-up successfully negotiating those tricky first few years: an honest appraisal of ability, market research, and finance. Have your say »
Inflation is King
Penny Proffit 19/06/2008
A look at inflation and why Mervyn King has had to put pen to paper... Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. (1 comments) Have your say »
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