Supporting our Business Customers
Our commitment to helping you
We are committed to helping you and your business succeed through the current difficult trading conditions and for your long term business goals.
We have a range of different support materials that are available to help you and your business.
Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme
The Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme is an intervention, with a Government backed guarantee, allowing businesses access to funding for immediate working capital needs or longer term investment requirements.
The scheme is available to both new and existing businesses with viable business proposals, which are currently having difficulty securing funding due to market conditions.
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Better Business Support provided by the Forum of Private Business
Clydesdale Bank has partnered with the Forum of Private Business to give your business even more. From advice on finance and HR to business development and health and safety, the Forum gives you access to a wealth of expertise to help you run and grow your business.
The Forum acts like an extension to your team, providing support in key areas, such as:
- HR – guidance and support on almost all aspects of HR, from pre-recruitment to retirement, plus customisable templates for use in your own business
- Business development – advice and support to help you grow your business with marketing guidance, franchising advice, networking events and more
- Purchasing – savings across your business expenditure, from telecoms and utilities to office supplies and fuel
- Finance – support and advice on a range of matters, including credit control, debt recovery and property cost controls.
As a customer, you can take advantage of a selection of free services from the Forum. Or, for a small monthly fee, you can gain access to a more comprehensive range of tools, support and services to help you run and grow your business.
To find out more:
- Call into your nearest branch or call 0800 032 3971
- If you’re an existing Business customer, contact your Business Manager
- Existing Business Direct customers, call 0845 606 4455



