HSBC Malta has launched a package of products and services to help small businesses grow. The Small Business Package benefits the self-employed, professionals, sole traders, small firms and budding entrepreneurs starting up a business.

The Small Business Unit set up at HSBC's Business Centre in Qormi is run by trained business specialists and relationship managers to guide business customers in unlocking new opportunities.

HSBC has created a new business customer service line, 2380 8000, for assistance between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Business customers may approach a business officer at any of the bank's 34 branches for information and advice, even on internationalisation.

Services offered by HSBC range from periodical reviews aimed at discussing with customers ways on how to improve their business by taking stock of financial performance, to management of invoices, collection of debts and all the banking requirements needed to make a business operation more efficient and focused.

HSBC's revised start-up package offers a comprehensive range of products and services such as savings accounts, loans and overdrafts, business insurance and commercial mortgages and includes discounts on fees and services and professional advice through third party professionals.

The new 'Business Direct' account is designed for small business owners who want a round-the-clock banking service without the need to visit a branch. The bank aims to provide a simple, innovative telephone- and internet-based proposition that allows clients to manage their financial affairs at a time that suits them. Business Direct offers a combined saving and current account, offering attractive credit interest rate of up to two per cent per annum.

The small business package includes the newly launched Negozju cards which offer interest-free credit periods and multi-trip travel insurance covering basic travel insurance requirements and business equipment such as laptops, which can be extended to cover all employees.

For more information call 2380 8000 or see hsbc.com. mt/businessdirect.

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