Calling All Budding Entrepreneurs to the Ulster Bank Business Plan Clinic
21st November 2007
The Ulster Bank Business Plan Clinic will be open for business at the Irish Franchise Exhibition, 23rd - 24th November, RDS, Dublin. A Business Plan is the first integral step to starting up your own business to ensure it gets the investment and support it needs to get off the ground. Ulster Bank specialists will be on hand to examine business plans and make a diagnosis for starting a healthy business.
John McGrane, Head of Commercial & Business Banking, Ulster Bank said; "The importance of entrepreneurs having a solid business plan cannot be underestimated. It must display a strategy for sustainable long-term growth, streamlined direction and most importantly must impress your bank manager."
He continued; "Ulster Bank has a dedicated package* for start-ups offering small businesses the lowest Start-up loan rate of 4.95% variable, transaction fee free banking** and access to finance and discounts on a range of other banking services needed to get a business up and running.
The skilled Ulster Bank franchising team will also be on hand to provide information to those looking at opening a franchise. Visit stand D20 and meet the team.
For further information on the start-up package call 1850 314 151 or log on to www.ulsterbank.ie/startups
Notes to Editors:
*Features of the package include:
- Transaction fee free banking for three years
- A market leading Start-Up Business Loan rate of just 4.95% variable, for all amounts up to €70,000 until 31st December 2007
- Access to finance - Loan of up to €30,000 with no need for asset backing for personal guarantees
- Free monthly subscription for three years to Ulster Bank's online banking service 'Anytime Business'
- A Mastercard Business Card with the annual fee waived for the first year
- Flexible Lombard asset finance arrangements, with the first set-up fee waived
- Free set-up and enhanced rates for Ulster Bank's card payment solutions
- Commercial foreign exchange and trade support services for start ups doing business abroad
- Dedicated support from their nationwide team of Enterprise Advisers
**Charges for additional services still apply