Seminars on Banking (and Insurance)
Small
businesses gain a great deal from the proper use of business banking services, but while no-one thinks of driving a car without first taking lessons, most businesses operate their first bank account without any real knowledge of charges, cheque clearances, how to use the bank's services effectively - and how to avoid problems, or what to do when they arise.
NABC offers expert seminars on 'real world' banking which explain the basics of both private and business banking in simple terms. Our courses are based on the enquiries received daily through the helpline.
Every bank of course points out quite rightly that it is expert in the use of its own business products and the banking system generally; but we have two important advantages over any other course provider
- NABC is independent of any bank or building society - we can highlight the bad points as well as the good, in all sorts of banking services; and
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Calls to NABC provide a constant feedback on the day to day practicalities of dealing with financial institutions. As new areas of concern for businesses appear in our telephone helpline calls, we can reflect the answers in our courses.
So what do we cover? The difficulty varies with different audiences, but a typical course includes -
- Why use a BANK?
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How do I decide who to use?
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How do I get an account? (Or - did you set up your business account correctly?)
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Credit Checking, Credit Scoring and Bank References
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Account forms and procedures - tips on cheque books, payment slips and statements.
- Business Banking in the real world
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How to deal with your bank manager
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Essential protections for the customer
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How and when cheques clear - (including new procedures in November '96)
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Bad debts and bounced cheques
- Business planning essentials
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Loans
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Electronic cash transfer (DD's & SO's)
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The Code of Banking Practice
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Complaints - how to avoid them, and how to make them.
NABC Seminars are available for any small business or group of businesses for a one off fee. We can also offer seminars part funded by local TECs or other agencies in certain areas. The basic banking seminar is also ideal for consumers.
We also offer insurance seminars based on the information received on NAIC helplines.
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