Choosing a business bank for your startup can be one of the most important decisions you can make as the bank you choose will determine how much it will cost to do business and how likely it will be to get help with cash flow. This decision should not be taken lightly and you should put some time aside to research the various options you have. There are various business bank accounts you can have but this post will deal with the main account your business will need which is a current account.
Fees and Charges
When researching different business bank accounts think about the main ways money in which will be coming in and going out of your company as this can help you decide on which account is best for your business. The fee structure is usually bias towards one form of payment and your account selection should reflect that. If you are dealing with cash a lot then look for an account with the lowest fees for cash transfers and payments. If your business deals mostly with electronic payments then look for the account with the lowest EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) and other electronic payment charges. You will likely find the account with low electronic payment fees will have high cash charges and vice versa so picking the right account and understanding how your cash flow is going to be paid to you is important in deciding which fees structure is best for your business.
The next thing you want to look at is if they have a fee free period and if there are any monthly fees most banks that start you with a business bank account offer a certain amount of time free of any fees if you have two choices with similar payment processing fees then you can use the fee free period and normal monthly charges to decide who to go with.
The final thing you want to look at is if they can offer you credit on the account and how much interest they charge on this. If you are planning to keep your business in a cash positive position then this should not influence your decision but if you think you may need help with cash flow then this could be quite an important factor to look at as this charge will probably be much higher than payment processing fees.
Now you should be able to decide on which bank account is best suited to your business. The three fees to look at payment processing, interest on credit and monthly charges. By choosing the right business bank account you can limit the cost of doing business and increase the chances of your businesses success. Take a look around the rest of this blog for more useful articles, videos and tips for your business.
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