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Sustained growth

For businesses who are set on their growth journey, we've got a range of tailored support to keep that momentum going

You're growing fast

You're growing at a sustained pace and keen to do more. We're here to support you and share our expertise to help you thrive. 

You've said that you've:

  • an equity investment or grant between £150k and £1m, with some being received in the last 2 years.

and/or

  • been growing at 20% year on year, with a turnover between £750k - £2m

How can we help? 

We could help your business as you continue to grow with bespoke support and products designed to take you further. Discover our whole range of specialised solutions and we'll help your business go from strength to strength.

Support from a Relationship Manager

A Relationship Manager (RM) could look ways to grow your business, or ways you could make changes. Their expertise and knowledge will help you to understand your growth, and they'll provide the support and resources to get you where you want to be.  Contact your RM if you need their guidance or call the Businessline team.

Consultancy in various areas from Mentor Digital

Mentor's like having a team of consultants who are there for you and your business in your back pocket. There's full digital access in the form of webchat, tools, resources, calculators and e-learning modules covering all sorts of sectors, from HR to health and safety and employment law.

Fees may apply. 

Help to grow management course

Created for business owners, senior managers and leaders from all business sectors, this 90% government-funded 12 week course is run by leading business schools across the UK. It could help you develop strategies for growth and innovation to digital adoption. 

Your business will need to be an SME running for at least a year, employing between 5 and 249 people. And you must be a senior decision maker with at least 1 direct report. Only 1 person can attend per business.  After the 90% government funding the cost of the course is £750.

Fuel your growth

Our regular peer-to-peer coaching sessions run with a small group of other business leaders will give you a chance to connect and build a strong network of your peers. You’ll also get opportunities for sharing common challenges, development and problem solving to grow your business.

Who’s it for? These sessions are geared for those growing fast therefore best suited for businesses with £100k investment and/or £250k annual turnover. You’ll need at least two employees and have been trading for 12 months to join.

Not a customer yet?

We've been supporting businesses for more than 50 years, and helping them grow and develop. Our range of business bank accounts lets you choose from accounts aimed at start-ups and communities, or there's our classic business account. There's no minimum monthly fee and it's easy to bank using our mobile app. 

Available to eligible customers, over 18 who have the right to be self employed in the UK

Be ready for investment

The importance of investor readiness

Our tips and tricks for investment success could help you discover new funding opportunities. There's also videos and pitch guides to make sure you're on top form if opportunity comes knocking.

Swoop: a one-stop-shop for grants

Simple, fast and safe, grant-finding service Swoop helps you to identify ways to bring money in from all sorts of sources. There's a handy calculator too to work out if you can get what you want.

Funding and finance

Get access to Rapid Cash, quickly

An innovative cash flow solution, Rapid Cash allows you to free up the cash in unpaid invoices. You essentially borrow against those invoices for amounts from £25k to £1m and can access funds within 2 hours of approval. 

Eligibility criteria and fees may apply. Security and guarantee required.

Asset finance with Lombard

Essentially, asset finance is a way of allowing you to buy essential vehicles and equipment without feeling the weight of an outright purchase, while the cost is spread  out for you. It's also used as a way of injecting funds back into cash flow.

Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Business use only.

Discover our business loans

We've got a range of flexible, everyday business finance options that you might not have considered before. There's various loans and financing options available, which could help your business growth continue.

Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, business use only.

Join our Entrepreneur Accelerator

Our Accelerator programme supports entrpreneurs to scale their business to the next level with support from our brilliant team who will back you all the way.

Could you trade internationally?

It’s one way to find new customers and boost your business. Overseas markets could offer huge opportunities and aren’t as complicated or expensive to break into as you might think. Our tips and advice could help you to get started trading abroad, and we’ve also got useful insights if you’re thinking about exporting.

More about exporting

We could help with trade loans, bonds, letters of credit and lots more to get you going.

Learn about trade finance

Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, business use only. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it.

Products that could maintain your growth

Take payments easily with Tyl

More customers than ever are looking for digital ways to pay for goods and services. Our simple solution, Tyl takes payments in-store, online or over the phone (eligibility and fees apply).

Discover FreeAgent accounting software

Used by over 100,000 small businesses to monitor cashflow, send invoices, stay on top of tax and record expenses, you could run your business more efficiently with FreeAgent.

Better business banking with Bankline

Bankline is an enhanced digital platform, tailored to your business. You can view all your accounts on one profile, create multiple users with customised roles and make payments of all sizes securely.

Criteria and fees may apply.

Growth inspiration from our Business Hub

With a range of articles covering all sorts of business news and views, a couple of minutes reading could help you discover something new. You'll find guidance, market trends, sector news and lots more.

Other useful growth content 

Help from our Local Enterprise Managers

Our Local Enterprise Managers (LEM) have all the expertise you need to stay ahead of the curve. There's one-to-one mentoring,  local talks and events to boost your business.

Complete a financial health check

Designed to give a better sense of your financial goals, plans and needs. The check is free, confidential and can show you key areas of focus for your business.