First Impression has collaborated with NatWest to produce a free start-up guide for businesses in the High Peak.

Helen Duncan, owner of First Impression explains, “There’s a fantastic amount of information on websites for starting up in business but often it’s just too much all at once. Yes there’s a lot to think about when you set up and it shouldn’t be done lightly but it can be off putting, even for the most enthusiastic.  We wanted to produce an encouraging, easy to read and easy to dip in guide that points to all those useful sites for more information when you need it. It’s also very positive with a few examples of our customers who have started a business in the High Peak and their experiences.

“Although our business is now in its twelfth year, we’ve just launched Printing.com in the area which has been like a new set up for us, so we understand just what our customers are going through. We know how important it is to get support from your bank and from organisations such as Business Link and we recommend you talk to their business advisers.”

Rob Dearsley, Senior Branch Business Manager from NatWest said, “We are keen to help prospective new businesses get started and we offer a full range of benefits. As well as 2 years free banking, we also offer 12 months fee free overdraft up to £500 (subject to status), a direct line to a named, dedicated Business Manager ,online training and many other benefits. When First Impression approached us to work together on this start up business initiative we were delighted to offer our support. The guide is very informative and I think it will be a useful tool for any business start up.”

For a free copy of the start up guide. call 01457 857111

For more details about Natwest’s incentives for business start ups contact Rob Dearsley on 07799 868121 or visit www.natwest.com/business