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Before you start

From day one we want to help your business survive and succeed. Everything from the name on the door through to the business plan is yours to decide. With so many decisions to make you could probably do with some advice, and that’s where we come in.

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Thinking of starting a business or switching to Barclays? Make an appointment with a Local Business Manager now.

Or call 0845 601 0106

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Step 1: Order your free guide

You have the idea; we can help turn it into a working business. Our practical guide offers downloadable planning tools and live presentations from experts.

Step 2: Do Your Homework

Be sure your business idea will work now and in the future by spending time researching the market, your competitors, potential clients and customers.

Find out about doing your homework

Step 3: Build your plan

How are you going to make it happen?
Decide on essentials like a name and location, and figure out how much money you're going to need.

Find out about building your plan

Capitalise on your strengths

It's worth finding out a bit about yourself so your business benefits from your strengths.

What type of business?

Sole trader, partnership or limited company: get the facts so you can decide which legal status suits your business.

Find out about types of businesses

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Starting a business
We offer a number of services for starting a business, including information and support to help you achieve your goals and set you on the right path.

Business insurance
We offer easy and affordable business insurance for a variety of business requirements, and can tailor make a policy just for you, so you get just what you need.

Business loans
We’ve got a great flexible business loan for general business needs, with repayments to suit your business needs.

Business current accounts
For all the day-in, day-out stuff like making and receiving payments, you can rely on your business current account for a flexible and secure service.

Business overdrafts
Many businesses need them, so many businesses have them. When your cash levels dip a little low, a business overdraft could help you through until the cash comes in again (subject to application and status).

Online business banking
Manage your day-to-day banking from your PC day or night: check your balance, apply for a loan or overdraft, pay bills and suppliers, and move money between accounts.