Business Overdrafts
Be financially flexible with a business overdraft.
How to grow your business
Guides, case studies and products to help you take the next step.
Investing in operations
Growing your business through the purchase of equipment, vehicles and business premises.
Increasing sales to customers
New customers are important, but how can you boost sales with the ones you already have?
Business loans
A flexible way to expand your business to help you with your medium to long-term ambitions.
For many businesses, growth means investment in the right areas to ensure you’re well equipped for expansion. You could invest in new premises to accommodate more staff, in key equipment to improve your output or purchase vehicles to help with your day-to-day operations.
Planning for growth
When growing your business, the first stage is planning where you want to go. This means assessing your current setup and building a vision for the future. This guide looks at strategy, new business models, scaling up and preparing stakeholders for expansion.
Client story: purchasing new equipment through Asset Finance
How offshore energy support base Port of Blyth ensured it is ready for new opportunities with Asset Finance.
Client story: a new business site to meet growing demand
How South London business, Cavan Bakery, used a £1.5m funding package to scale-up their operations and meet growing demand with a purpose-built site.
A simple way to boost sales is to sell more to the customers you already have, which is more likely if you provide a first-class service. Making it easy for customers to buy and return products, and good communication throughout, can strengthen your relationship as they’ll see you as a brand they can rely on. You could also consider promotional content and rewarding loyalty with special offers. Help your customers feel valued and it may result in sales growth.
What are omnichannel payments?
We look at omnichannel payments, and how connecting in-person, online and over the phone transactions can help boost sales and improve customer experience.
Products to help grow your business
Business loans to fund growth
Our business loans are a flexible way to access finance that will help you with your medium to long-term ambitions. Features include:
- Flexible amounts from £1,000
- Repayment terms to suit your goals
- Access loan funds within 48 hours of your application being accepted
Existing customers can apply online for up to £50,000 or speak to one of our teams for larger amounts.
The decision to start buying or selling overseas may seem significant, but exporting to foreign markets might be simpler than you think. It could lead to increased revenue and profitability now that technology has made exporting goods and services more accessible for businesses. You might also diversify your income streams and minimise risks associated with relying solely on the domestic market.
Exporting: why and how
The potential to reach new customers and increase revenue is an attractive proposition for business owners. We look at how you can get started and trade with confidence.
Client story: securing large contracts internationally
This Cumbria-based manufacturer was able to win contracts globally with an export guarantee – helping the business be even more ambitious.
Explore borrowing options
Answer a few questions about your business objectives and goals, and this tool will suggest products that may be suitable for you.
At a different stage of your journey?
Here are other ways we can help your business
Launching a business
Just starting out? We look at the steps you can take to ensure you’re set up for success.
How to manage your business
A selection of guides and products to help with the day-to-day running of your operation – focusing on money and tax, insurance, and people.