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Details of a new £1 billion lending fund for manufacturers have been unveiled.
Those in the manufacturing sector could soon find they have greater access to business banking products.NatWest and RBS have announced details of a specialist borrowing fund, allowing such companies to defer repayments on loans for as long as three years.
Organisations considering their use of business accounts over the coming years may be interested to note that a total of £1 billion in new lending will made available from the lender, as numerous manufacturing customers claim they anticipate a rise in demand for their products over the course of this year.
And as Peter Ibbetson, chairman of business banking at NatWest and RBS, points out as many businesses are now looking to invest money, the organisation is keen "to send a clear message of support to them by creating a fund that is designed specifically to enable that investment".
Such comments come as David Kern, chief economist of the British Chambers of Commerce, claimed that recovery from the financial crisis will be at a "very modest pace".
Those assessing their business bank account requirements may wish to take note of his comments that firms need to "make sure they have enough cash".
By Nate Sawyer
Friday, 15 January 2010 00:00
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Barclays Business Start-up account
- Up to 2 years free banking* (Ts&Cs apply)
- Free Automated Transactions Tariff as standard (at the end of the Free Banking Period)
- Your own Barclays Business Manager – backed up by an Award Winning Telephony Team**
- Bank in branch, online or by phone
- We offer more than you’d expect from a bank…
- Free CREDITFOCUS Classic - an award wining credit management tool***
- We offer up to 45 minutes’ free consultation with local professional experts in accountancy, marketing and law.
- Free Local Business seminars
- Free - Securely back up 2GB of your business data
- Access to unique business management software so that you can spend less time on admin and more time on what you love doing
- * There is no charge for standard transactions for two years if the Barclays Business Essentials and CREDITFOCUS Pro or Barclays Business Essentials Plus and CREDITFOCUS Pro or Barclays Business Manager and CREDITFOCUS Pro are purchased at the time of opening the account. This is only applicable for new businesses opening their account with Barclays. This applies to everyday Sterling, debit and credit transactions and the maintenance fee. Please note: accounts must be active.
- **Best Large Call Centre in 2007 European Call Centre Awards
- ***Available to small businesses with a turnover below £1m
Barclays Business Current Account
- Free Automated Transactions Tariff as standard
- Your own Barclays Business Manager – backed up by an Award Winning Telephony Team**
- Bank in branch, online or by phone
- We offer more than you’d expect from a bank…
- Free CREDITFOCUS Classic our award winning service to help cut out late payers and the risk of bad debt until 31st December 2009 *
- Free advice from a local solicitor
- Free Local Business seminars
- Free - Securely back up 2GB of your business data
- Free online skills training
- Free advice from our Legal & Tax helpline
- Plus, access to unique business management software so that you can spend less time on admin and more time on what you love doing
- **Best Large Call Centre in 2007 European Call Centre Awards
- *Available to small businesses with a turnover below £1m
Santander Business Start-Up Current Account
- ***CALL 0800 015 8409 TO APPLY***
- Get 12 months' free banking or 18 months free with the 'Santander Business Start-up Extra' if you have a personal Santander Bank Account
- The Santander Start Up Business Current Account is open to businesses with a turnover of up to £250k.
- Free Unlimited Day to Day Transactions - No charge to deposit or withdraw cash, cheques, BACS, debit card payments, standing orders, etc.
- You'll only pay for non-standard transactions, such as CHAPS and change-giving
- After 12 month free period (or 18 month if previous personal banking customer) you will be placed on a monthly tariff ranging from £7.50 per month to £20.00 depending on the amount of cash you wish to deposit
- Deposit £1 - £1000 in cash = £7.50 per month
- Deposit £1000 - £3000 in cash = £12.50 per month
- Deposit £3000 - £5000 in cash = £20 per month
- Deposit £5000+ in cash = £0.50 per £100 after £5k
- Get a Post Office® Cash Deposit Card - Lets you authorise other people to deposit cash at participating Post Office® branches
- Get a personalised service through our network of small business advisers
- The convenience to manage your account online, by telephone or through our 1,400 branches
- The flexibility to authorise others to operate the account on your behalf
- Link your business current account to a Santander business savings account for easy transfer of funds
- Earn interest on credit balances. Currently 0.01% gross/AER (variable)
- Access to business overdraft facilities
- Cheque book, paying in book, debit card and regular statements
Santander Business Current Account
- ***CALL 0800 015 8409 TO APPLY***
- As a standard Santander Business Account customer you will be placed on a monthly tariff ranging from £7.50 per month to £20.00 depending on the amount of cash you wish to deposit
- Deposit £1 - £1000 in cash = £7.50 per month
- Deposit £1000 - £3000 in cash = £12.50 per month
- Deposit £3000 - £5000 in cash = £20 per month
- Deposit £5000+ in cash = £0.50 per £100 after £5k
- Get a Post Office® Cash Deposit Card - Lets you authorise other people to deposit cash at participating Post Office® branches
- Get a personalised service through our network of small business advisers
- The convenience to manage your account online, by telephone or through our 1,400 branches
- The flexibility to authorise others to operate the account on your behalf
- Link your business current account to a Santander business savings account for easy transfer of funds
- Earn interest on credit balances. Currently 0.01% gross/AER (variable)
- Access to business overdraft facilities
- Cheque book, paying in book, debit card and regular statements
Lloyds TSB New Business Start up Account
- 18 months free day-to-day banking and support from your own business manager.
- During the first 18 months you will not be charged for:
- - Paying in or taking out cash
- - Paying in or issuing cheques
- - Paying standing orders and direct debits
- There is no limit on the number of deposits or withdrawals, and you do not need to keep a minimum balance in your account to qualify.
- When your free banking period ends choose either 'Business Extra Tariff' or 'Electronic Business Tariff'.
Lloyds TSB Established Business Switch A/C
- Smooth move from your old business account to new Lloyds business account guaranteed or get £50 cash back!!
- Interest free overdraft of up to £5,000 while moving
- During the first 6 months you will not be charged for:
- - Paying in or taking out cash
- - Paying in or issuing cheques
- - Paying standing orders and direct debits
- There is no limit on the number of deposits or withdrawals, and you do not need to keep a minimum balance in your account to qualify.
- When your free banking period ends choose either 'Business Extra Tariff' or 'Electronic Business Tariff'.
