We recognise the difficulties faced by SME businesses over the last 18 months and we understand that our customers need our support now more than ever.

Access to the right resources is crucial and this new website is packed full of information to help you navigate a course through the current climate. We have dedicated guides, expert guidance and real life business stories.

We are firmly committed to helping UK businesses survive and thrive through the difficult economic times we face together. Bank of Scotland is delighted to be back to banking, that's why we offer funding to small firms through the range of recently announced Government initiatives including the Enterprise Finance Guarantee - and we provide free business banking* for business start-ups for 12 months.

Above all, remember that we're here to help. We have dedicated Business Advisors and Relationship Managers local to your business to answer your questions and help you face any challenges ahead with greater certainty. We're here...and we're listening.

John Maltby, Managing Director, Commercial

*Charges will apply if your authorised overdraft limit is exceeded. There will be a charge for special services, for example CHAPS.

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Welcome to our new support website for small and medium sized businesses