Why you should switch your business account to Yorkshire Bank

With its dedicated relationship managers and sector experts, this bank with the personal touch gives you the comprehensive support you need to help your firm grow

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Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises are on the march. From the smallest businesses just starting out, to much larger, more established enterprises, these are the companies driving the country’s economic growth. But while these fast-growing businesses account for 60% of jobs in the UK and generate more than half its wealth, all too often they’re not getting the support they need from their banks.

Many companies share the same frustrations with the big banks that have traditionally dominated the market. These are large and remote organisations – and trying to form any kind of more personal relationship with them feels very difficult.

Should I switch my business account?

That’s why record numbers of business customers are now switching banks, with tens of thousands doing so each year. After putting up with their bank because they felt there weren’t credible alternatives, these businesses are now taking advantage of the growing choice and competition in the marketplace.

So what should firms be looking for from a new business bank account? Certainly, every business needs access to the products and services that will ensure they can run smoothly. That means, for example, well-oiled day-to-day banking services, high-quality payment facilities, good access to competitively-priced finance such as loans and overdrafts, and options for dealing with the bank online, by phone or face-to-face.

However, being able to depend on simple and reliable banking should be the bare minimum. What really makes the difference to many businesses is personal support from their bank. They need a bank that understands what they do and can help them do it even better.

Specialist banking support to businesses

Yorkshire Bank, for example, gets to know its business customers at a more personal level. Its dedicated relationship managers provide a crucial first point of contact when businesses need help, whether that’s a simple question or a request for more complex support.

Wherever you run your business from, Yorkshire Bank is on hand to help you grow (Alamy)

Behind these frontline relationship managers offering the personal touch, Yorkshire Bank also operates with teams of sector experts, who can offer specialist support to larger businesses in industries ranging from agriculture and renewable energy to health and social care. These advisers are well-placed to help businesses grow even more quickly as they plan their strategy for the future.

This is how a banking relationship should work. Ambitious businesses know what they want to achieve, but they need a bank that can actively help them realise their goals, rather than treating them as just another anonymous customer.

To find out how Yorkshire Bank can help your business, click here

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