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Unlock  your potential with Business Builder

Build your business

Whether you’re still in the idea phase or looking to grow, you'll find Business Builder has what you need and is packed with practical resources for all business owners.

Being a boss can be lonely, but we're here to help you every step of the way. There's advice, articles, bite-sized lessons, toolkits, smart tools and training, so you can go at your own pace.  

Plus there's up to date insights on all aspects of business, from sectors to finances and technology to economics, so you'll always be ahead of the curve.

Start up

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Business continuity and resilience toolkit
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What's your impact?
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The importance of mindset
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Value proposition
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How to protect your business against risk
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Validation & testing assumptions
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Fraud awareness
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Marketing basics every start-up should know
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Business Model Canvas - One-page plan
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Goal setting - Developing strategic plans
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Visioning - Inspiring you to action
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Customer discovery

Manage finances

Grow fast

Improve profit

How do I set up my business?

Have you got a great idea for a new business? We're here to help with all the stuff you need to get started, like business planning, and other practical bits. Plus, we'll introduce you to managing your finances and show you how market research could help you grow.

Accelerator Programme

Find the coaching, community and mindset you need to take your business to the next level on our Accelerator programme. It’s about helping you unlock your business’ unique potential and building a mindset of resilience and self-belief.

Join our free climate support programme

We’ve partnered with Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and University of Edinburgh to bring our Royal Bank of Scotland business customers a unique and free programme, Climate Springboard. It’s designed to support SMEs in reducing costs, whilst lowering carbon emissions.

This programme is only available to Royal Bank business customers with a turnover of up to £25m.

Networking support

Chat to experts and connect with other business owners to take your business further.

Experts and mentors

If you’re looking for people that know their stuff and are keen to develop you and your business, our programmes like the Entrepreneur Accelerator could take your business further, faster.

Black Seed Ventures

We’re partnering with Black Seed Ventures to support ethnic minority businesses. Whether you’re starting up, growing or scaling, we’re determined to help you reach your goals.

Digital Boost

We've partnered with Digital Boost – a platform designed to help you reach the next stage in your business – by connecting individuals with mentors for unlimited one-to-one conversations tailored to your needs.

Women in Business specialists

We have over 1000 specialists across the UK who could provide you with support, help you network or provide business expertise.

Anything else we can help with?

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