We’re leading global payment experts who can help you transform your business – whatever its size, sector or ambition. 

Barclaycard Payments combines over 50 years of payment experience with insight and data across the Barclays group. We process 1 in 3 transactions in the UK serving merchants from small businesses to large corporates. We also work with developers and selected partners to integrate seamless payments across business and eCommerce ecosystems. From introducing the first credit card in the UK in 1966 to being the first to offer contactless payments, Barclaycard continues to innovate with products and partnerships to help businesses thrive and grow.
 

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Barclays Eagle Labs is a growing national network that provides business incubation, dedicated growth programmes, mentoring and co-working and office space for ambitious high-growth businesses. By cultivating a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and providing a collaborative work environment, access to peers and opportunities to maximise growth through digital connections and growth programmes, curated events and funding opportunities, Eagle Labs is able to help startups to grow at pace.

Eagle Labs also specialises in positively disrupting key industries by bringing together key corporate players, industry bodies, leading universities and startups to enable rapid innovation and investment by asking them to collaborate and currently have dedicated lawtech, healthtech, energytech and agritech industry-aligned programmes.With Eagle Labs dotted all across the UK and many more in the pipeline, our focus is to help to connect, educate, inspire and accelerate ambitious UK businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Entrusted in the primary global wealth hubs and corridors, we provide comprehensive specialist investment, banking, lending and wealth advisory services to the world's most influential individuals and their families; alongside Trusts, Charities, and Family Offices.  

Based on a deep understanding of them, their families and businesses, we connect our clients to tailored opportunities and insights from across the Barclays Group.

From philanthropy to private market access, and succession planning to sustainable investing, we recognise that each client has a different vision for the future.

Find out more information on Barclays Private Bank.

At Barclays, we are proud to have a dedicated team specifically focused on supporting the vibrant video game industry. We recognise the immense potential of the UK Games Industry and are committed to fostering its growth and development. We understand the power of games to bring communities together, ignite creativity, and provide a platform for learning.

We are thrilled to announce the "Games Entrepreneur of the Year" award, is back, recognising outstanding businesses that are driving growth and innovation in the UK games industry. The "Games Entrepreneur of the Year" award shines a spotlight on those who have made a significant impact on the gaming industry, and whose businesses stand out as beacons of excellence. 
 

Find out more information on Games and Esports.

FreshBooks is changing the way business owners manage their books. Its owner-first accounting platform, loved by businesses in over 160 countries, takes an easy-to-use approach to managing finances, billing, payments, and client engagement. FreshBooks, known for its 10x Stevie award-winning customer support, serves businesses of all sizes from offices in Canada, Croatia, Mexico, Netherlands, Germany, and the US.

Find out more information on Invoice and accounting software.

Established in 1996, Propel Finance provides flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest independent finance houses, helping more than 40,000 businesses to access finance for purchasing business critical equipment and vehicles, quickly and easily. We are small enough to care, deliver a brilliant service to our customers and big enough to have the expertise and technology to be a leader in SME finance. Finance is subject to status. Terms and Conditions Apply. Propel acts as a lender or a credit broker for business customers only.

Find out more information on Asset finance or call 01633 982922*.
 

Founded in 2014, Smart Pension was purpose-built to make sure that employers of any size could easily comply with automatic enrolment duties. Their digital-first approach puts users at the centre of everything they do. As well as a digital platform, members can also easily manage their pension savings with the Smart Pension app. Recently, Smart Pension has joined the Make My Money Matter pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and has committed to achieving this well before then. The Smart Pension Master Trust is overseen by a board of independent trustees and authorised by The Pensions Regulator.
 

Find out more information on Workplace pensions.

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Small Businesses are the backbone of communities and the driving force of the global economy, that’s why we’re committed to supporting and championing them. Providing entrepreneurs with the products, services, and solutions they need to grow their business and thrive in a fast moving digital world.

Learn more at Visa.