Take the leap: turning business ideas into action
Have you got an idea for a new business and an ambition to be your own boss?
3 mins
Help and support
Supporting your banking needs
If you're a full access user, you can update your business, registered, mailing and personal addresses within Online for Business and the Business banking app.
Online banking
Our online services
You can pay in cheques, transfer money, and do much more, all from your mobile.
Accounts and savings
Everyday banking and payments
Find out more
Open a Business Account in March and get £200. How’s that for a helping hand?
Borrowing
Loans, cards and finance
Find out more
No arrangement fee if you apply online for Asset Finance before July 2026.
Take payments
Card readers and online
Existing customers
Accept card payments with our wide range of face-to-face solutions.
International trade
Business at home and abroad
Existing customers
Insurance
Find the right cover
Find out more
Help protect your business from legal fees and compensation costs if a customer, client or other third party makes a claim against you.
Insights and resources
Sector, start-up, run and grow
Practical resources, tailored guidance and support designed to help women founders thrive.
Corporate solutions
For corporates & institutions
Useful resources
Find the latest insights, reports, expert commentary, client case studies, and economic and markets updates.
Our action based business insights cover a wide range of topics. Browse our content below or use the filters to select the topic and subtopic you’re interested in.
Have you got an idea for a new business and an ambition to be your own boss?
7 May 2024
3 mins
To better understand the issues facing female business owners, we researched the experiences and opinions of 600 women from differing business sectors across the north of England. This report covers a wide range of topics, from managing business finances to the transition to Net Zero.
29 Apr 2024
10 mins
Understand why European financial institutions (FIs) are seeking alternative funding sources, leading to opportunities in the sterling market.
29 Apr 2024
Find out how businesses can adapt their payment strategies and stay ahead of the competition.
23 Apr 2024
10 mins
Our latest newsletter, focussing on mobilising capital allocation through Harnessing Transition Plans.
22 Apr 2024
The rise in UK interest rates has been a shock to many SMEs. What practical steps can they take to overcome the resulting business challenges?
19 Apr 2024
4 mins
Dave Atkinson, Regional Director, Lloyds Bank, shares his insights to help small businesses avoid common pitfalls and manage risk.
19 Apr 2024
4 mins
Learn more about the risks, common mistakes and how to mitigate them
Insight from Oxford Economics and the MTA on the impact manufacturing has on the UK economy.
15 Apr 2024
3 mins
Lloyds Bank has a range of finance and sustainability initiatives to help SME developers provide much needed new homes.
14 Apr 2024
4 mins
Abel Martins-Alexandre, Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Industrials at Lloyds Bank and former Group Corporate Treasurer of Rio Tinto, shares his insights into managing working capital.
8 Apr 2024
10 mins