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Practical advice that works……for new businesses

HCBA and NatWest bank have joined forces to offer new businesses and start ups……

• Preferential banking facilities including free banking.
• Ongoing assistance from an experienced business advisor.
• A range of essential, low cost services for that critical set up period. 

Business Start-up Programme

Under the program, an experienced business mentor is assigned to support and assist the company in any and every way possible, whilst being a "business friend" to the owner / MD. The Business Start-up Programme gives expert guidance in the critical start-up period including:

• A start-up health check to clarify what you already have in place and what is required
• A one page business plan to crystallise the client’s thoughts and develop a realistic strategy
• An executive available via a telephone hot-line to discuss issues
• A virtual board of directors to advise and assist in a hands-on capacity
• An optional Business Service Package consisting of a range of low cost essentials to get your business up and running quickly, such as:
  • Business Cards & other stationery
  • Internet domain registration and other IT services
  • Web-site hosting
  • Web-site Development
  • Phone and fax services
  • Virtual or real office space at minimum cost

Preferential Banking Facilities

The following highly preferential banking facilities have been negotiated by HCBA with NatWest:

• Free banking for 18 months
• An appointed Relationship Manager and Assistant
• Direct telephone lines: land & mobile
• 24 hour telephone enquiry service
• Free business credit card for twelve months
• Discounted rates for loans
• Bonus Saver Account to aid provision for VAT / tax
• Range of finance schemes including:
  • Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme
  • Flexible Business Loan
  • Lombard Asset Finance