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Setting up my business

How to start your own business

If you're not sure what type of business to set up, then get started by checking out the first steps you'll need to do for each business type below.

Plan like a pro

A business plan is where you’ll put your strategies, sales figures and forecasts. It’s what most banks and investors want to see if you’re looking for investment. You could also use it to think about how you’d cope with any business disruption, and plan for whatever the future might hold.

Business planning tips

Write and put together your business plan in four easy-to-follow steps. It’ll form the foundations of your business future, and you’ll be ready if any opportunities come your way. 

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Coping with business disruption

What could you do to make your business more resilient to change? Our toolkit helps you understand resilience and how it works for you and your business.

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Top picks for start-ups

When you're just starting out, it feels like everything's new and it can be hard to know where to begin. Discover our support, made for businesses like yours.

Inspiration from NatWest

A community to support you

You're the greatest asset to your business, and you're not alone. Use our resources to help you develop and thrive.

Our online resources for business

Business Builder resources could give you the confidence to take your business further. There’s tools, checklists and videos to discover.

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Entrepreneur Accelerator

Made to empower businesses looking to grow, entrepreneurs could apply to our accelerator hubs, where we support you to develop your business.

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Support from NatWest

You'll need a bank account to get up a running, and depending on your type of business may need additional services or products. See how to get started below.

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NatWest business banking services are available to eligible customers who are over 18. Some services have specific eligibility and/or terms and conditions.

Free banking on everyday transactions for 2 years

At the end of your 2 year free banking period, you'll move on to our Standard Tariff, with no minimum monthly charge. 

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Free accounting software

FreeAgent's accounting software is used by over 150,000 small businesses to monitor cash flow, fire off invoices and record expenses.

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You can get FreeAgent for free, as long as you retain your NatWest business current account. Optional add-ons may be chargeable.

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Take card payments with Tyl

Tyl by NatWest gives you the power to quickly and easily accept payments online, over the phone or by card machine. 

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Eligibility criteria, terms, and fees apply.

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Fee free banking. Charges for unarranged borrowing, Bankline, international payments and any additional services are not part of the free banking offer. At the end of your 2 year free banking period, you’ll start to incur fees for your everyday transactions. We reserve the right to change or withdraw the start up offer without prior notice.

Other useful resources

Cashflow planning
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Grant finder
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