Harlesden Business Banking & Business Finance
Do you run a small business in Harlesden and need a business bank account or to obtain funding for your business?
Making sure that your business has sufficient funding in the early stages is critical and there are a number of money based subjects that you need to consider.
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Les Conway has been an IFA (Independent Financial Advisor) for over 20 years and is now the Director and founder of his own practice, Essentially Financial, based in Marsh Road, Pinner http://www.essentiallyfinancial.co.uk.
The company strapline is ‘planning for life’ and Les set up Essentially Financial
with the aim of guiding his clients along their financial journey as their trusted
advisor and financial partner. His clients are professionals as well as those
approaching or already in retirement. All of them want straightforward and concise
advice with respect to their financial planning and, at Essentially Financial,
Les focuses on providing them with advice, support and solutions to help them
realise their long-term goals and plan for any unforeseen circumstances and
for the future of their families.
His extensive knowledge and many years of experience means that his clients
can be reassured that they are in safe hands at all times and provides them
with the security that they are always heading in the right direction. If they
need to take an alternative course for any reason, Les is always there to ensure
that this is actioned quickly, effectively and to serve their best interests.
Les strongly believes that understanding and quantifying his clients’ objectives
is the cornerstone of any financial planning process. He feels strongly that
it’s not about product, performance or flavour of the month but about understanding
where people are now in their lives, where they want to be and how they can
go about reaching their destination. Les’s aim is to develop long-term relationships
with his clients to ensure that effective financial planning remains key for
them and their families.
If you would like to speak to Les about financial planning for your future,
call his office on: 020 3137 5398 or email: admin@essentiallyfinancial.co.uk.
Find Les on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Les_Conway
or on LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/lesconway
or for further information about Essentially Financial, go to: www.essentiallyfinancial.co.uk.
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Crowd Funding
Crowdsourcing Capital provides a number of services designed to help projects raise funds and connect with investors. My name is Adam Ross, and I am a Private Wealth Director at jonathanfry plc.
I have spent my career working with entrepreneurs, and my time at Coutts & Co, Barclays Wealth and Morgan Stanley means I am well placed to help businesses & start-ups raise finance and connect with investors. I work with a select number of projects on their campaigns, either managing the whole process or getting them launch ready. If you would like your project to be considered please email:
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HARLESDEN BUSINESS BANKING
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| Abbey The alternative for business banking. Because we recognise that running a business is complex and time consuming, we're here to make it as easy as possible for you to succeed. Managing your business account couldn't be easier. Using our telephone and internet business banking services you can access your business account from the office, at home, or on the road, 365 days a year. And for instant access to your cash there's our large network of ATM machines. http://www.abbey.com | 0845 606 0874 |
| Barclays Bank Plc Start your business banking with Barclays. Extra free support beyond banking essentials that will help you start your business. http://www.barclays.co.uk/ | 0845 605 2345 |
| Business Growth Fund BGF (Business Growth Fund) is a £2.5 billion equity investment fund. It is backed by five UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, RBS and Standard Chartered). As an independent company, BGF’s investment decisions will not be influenced by the banks or government. Representing a major new initiative, no other comparable organisation exists in the UK for this kind of funding http://www.businessgrowthfund.co.uk/ | 0845 266 8860 |
| bvca The BVCA is the industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK. Our members come from venture capital, through mid-market, to private equity/large buy-out houses from all over Britain. http://www.bvca.co.uk | 020 7420 1800 |
| Factoring Advice Service Information on how factoring and invoice discounting work, the advantages and disadvantages, different types of factoring and invoice discounting, the cost, and how to choose a factor or discounter. http://www.factoringadviceservice.co.uk | 0800 597 4757 |
| HSBC Starting a business is rewarding but tough, so we're on hand to help you succeed with support from local Business Specialists, online resources in the Knowledge Centre and Business Network, our award winning Business Internet Banking and 18 months free business banking (check for up to date offers). http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/ | 0800 731 8904 |
| Lloyds TSB We understand how daunting starting your own business can be, that?s why we?ll give you a named manager to support you, a range of free guidance services to get you off on the right foot, and 18 months free day-to-day banking*; so you can spend less time worrying about your banking and more time building your business. (* See website for current offers). http://www.lloydstsbbusiness.com/ | 0800 056 0056 |
| MPP Global Solutions MPP Global Solutions are the leading provider of Payment Gateways and eCommerce Solutions to the Media and Entertainment Industries. Philips required an advanced, broadly integrated and secure payment solution when planning their 2nd generation Smart TV service across the globe to handle and manage eCommerce payment transactions. http://www.mppglobal.com/ | 212 901 3795 |
| NatWest Starting out in business can be a tough time. So to help you get up and running, we have a full range of benefits to get you started. When you become a new business customer, we'll give you 2 years free banking, if you have been in business for less than 12 months*. (* Check website for current offers). http://www.natwest.com/business | 0800 096 8823 |
| Payment Sense Payment Sense specialises in setting up new business with credit/debit card machines to accept card purchases and payments. Capped Rates. 24/7 Service. Set up in days not weeks http://www.paymentsense.co.uk/ | 2089623155 |
| Small Business Finance Directory Lists sources of commercial finance for small businesses, including leasing and hire purchase arrangements, commercial mortgages, and invoice discounting and factoring. It includes banks and other finance companies providing finance direct to small businesses and commercial finance brokers who act as introducers. http://www.smallbusinessfinancedirectory.co.uk | |
| WM Enterprise WM Enterprise is a specialist economic, business and social policy consultancy. It is also a leading provider of venture capital*. WM Enterprise operates throughout the UK and internationally with its head office in Birmingham and additional offices in London, Merseyside, Bradford, and Surrey. http://www.wm-enterprise.co.uk | 0121 236 8855 |

