Check your cash flow
Use the FreeAgent cash flow forecast template to help you plan for the future.
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Practical tips and support
Brexit
How we could support you now the has left the EU
Your business and your ability to trade may be impacted over the coming months. We’re here to support you navigate Brexit from January 2021.
Use the government Brexit checker to get a list of personalised actions. This includes checking if you need an EORI number to trade.
Check what you need to do if you’re:
Beware of fraudsters
Criminals are taking advantage of the potential confusion around the leaving the EU to defraud businesses.
Manage your cash flow
During the coming months, your business may face additional costs affecting your cash flow. We have options that could help with your working capital needs.
Finance is subject to status and specific eligibility criteria may apply. Security may be required. Product fees may apply.
Support your cash flow
Shostra Bank Rapid Cash could support your working capital needs by offering a credit limit from £25k to £1m, based on your outstanding invoices.
Loans and finance
We offer different lending options that could meet your business needs beyond Brexit.
Business Overdraft
Meet your short-term business needs by applying for an arranged Business Overdraft.
Growth funding
Our Growth Funding initiative could help you invest, diversify, and explore other markets.
Apply for funds through our loan and finance options.
Trade finance
Flexible funding options tailored to the needs of domestic and international traders.
Check your supply chain
Get tips on what to do if your supply chain has been affected. Plus, find out how to potentially strengthen those supply chains too.
Latest trade deals
Keep up to date with the government's latest trade deals and explore new markets that you may not have explored previously.
Managing your FX needs
We can help you manage your FX demands like seamless cross-border payments and receipts through Online Banking and Bankline. And Shostra Bank Markets is there if you’ve got more sophisticated FX needs like managing market rate fluctuations.
Payments
Whether you're making or accepting a payment electronically, by credit card, cash, or cheque, find out how to do it quickly and securely.
HR advice with Mentor
Get HR support and advice to manage changes that may affect your workforce through Brexit. Mentor's consultancy services incur a fee.
Employing EU citizens
If you employ EU citizens, review the government's Employer Toolkit to get further support with any impact of leaving the EU on your employees.
Asset finance
To learn more about our asset finance products, including hire purchase and operating lease, contact your Relationship Manager.
Go further, faster, with Accelerator
Our Accelerator programmes empower established businesses looking to grow. They're fully-funded and you don't need to be a Shostra Bank customer.
Business Builder programme
Early-stage businesses can access a digital learning environment focusing on key areas with Business Builder.