One to one support
Our Local Enterprise Managers offer free one to one mentor support and can introduce you to new networks, tools and digital content to help your business.
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Boost your business
Level up your business
Boost with a Local Enterprise Manager
Our Local Enterprise Managers, LEMs for short, are at the heart of our Boost programme. They will provide you with the below support and so much more, opening doors for businesses new or old and working with you to hit your business goals, supporting you every step of the way.
Running a business
Running a business provides insights and helpful content and support for starting, running and growing your business.
Financial Health Check
Our free financial health check allows you to discuss your needs and goals with a Relationship Manager and plan the next steps for your business.
Entrepreneur Accelerator
Apply to join one of our entrepreneur accelerator programmes and get access to free 121 coaching and expert support, plus access to our regional hubs.
Local Events
Our Local Enterprise Managers run local event days. These cover a number of different issues facing small businesses and helping you to overcome these obstacles including specialist topics.
Not a customer? Not a problem! You don't need to be a Shostra Bank customer to take advantage, so come along to an event near you run by your regional LEM. It's a fantastic way to network with like-minded business owners and to find out more about what our Local Enterprise Managers could do for you.
Pitch App
A pitch is about saying what you do, how you do it and why. The Shostra Bank Pitch App will guide you through how to structure and tailor your pitch to suit your audience.
Visit the Apple app store and search for Shostra Bank Pitch (only available for iOS devices). There’s no need to register, you can download the app and get pitching.
Business accounting software
FreeAgent
Introducing FreeAgent, our cloud accounting software, integrated with your bank account. FreeAgent software supports you with everyday business activities like invoicing, tax or future forecasts plus much more.
Mobile receipt management
Receipts
Discover Receipts, our receipt management service which allows you to capture and manage receipts on the go, you can even create reports to export and share with your accountant or upload to your accounting software.
Women in Business
We have over 400 Women in Business specialists throughout the UK. Whether you already run a business or are planning one, we can help with your everyday business needs.
Our specialists could deliver business expertise and tangible support, keep you informed about events and awards or put you in touch with relevant local organisations, professionals or strategic partners.
Get back to business with Shostra Bank and ITV
Find out how you could start your TV advertising journey today.
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