Women in business

Women in Business Ambassadors
NatWest is proud to offer a network of Women in Business Ambassadors, who will provide you with support and advice with running your business. Please speak to our regional representatives to find your nearest Woman in Business Ambassador.

Useful Contacts in your region

2 years’ free banking
When you start your business, you’ll want to keep a close eye on what you are spending. With initial outlay for things such as stock, computer equipment and rent, the more help you can get with your cash flow, the better. That’s why we offer all new businesses 2 years’ free business banking.

Free banking means no account charges for payments into and out of and running your account (provided your account is run in credit and you do not pay out more than £1 million during a 12 month period). Free banking and opening an account is subject to status. Applies to new businesses that started trading within the past 12 months.

Finance
Getting the right level of finance is essential when starting your new business. NatWest offers a comprehensive range of business finance solutions, including:

• Small Business Loan – fixed monthly repayments for easy budgeting and we won’t charge you legal and valuation fees for a standard re-mortgage.
• Business Term Loan – a flexible business solution, allowing you to structure your loan to suit the needs of your business, including the ability to take a payment holiday at any stage. Interest will continue to accrue during the payment holiday and your monthly payments may increase afterwards.
• Business Overdraft – a financial solution to help you manage your cash flow and any unexpected payments

Director's guarantee may be required.

Product fees apply.

Over 18s only.

Telephone and internet banking
Our telephone and internet banking services are available 24/7, allowing you to carry out your banking where and when it suits you.

Partnerships
NatWest works closely with industry leading organisations that provide support and advice specifically aimed at women in business, such as everywoman and The Athena Network.

everywoman
everywoman is the UK’s leading provider of resources and services for women who are starting or growing a business and they are committed to increasing the number of female entrepreneurs in the UK economy.

They are holding their 8th National everywoman Conference on 19 November, at the Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London. The conference provides a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and share ideas with fellow female entrepreneurs.

The conference includes workshops and presentations from the country’s top women in business. The workshops provide guidance and advice on areas such as delivering excellent customer service, employment law and creating and building your own brand.

For more details about the Conference and how to register, visit www.everywoman.com.

The Athena Network
The Athena Network was set up to focus exclusively on women who are in a business development role, offering inspiring opportunities to engage with business owners and decision makers from diverse industry sectors.

They also provide network groups who meet each month to help develop valuable business expertise and explore new ideas. They also provide local and regional initiatives with motivational workshops on networking skills and business planning.

For more information about The Athena Network, visit their website www.theathenanetwork.com.