Enterprise Nation, a leading hub for entrepreneurial support, has announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership with NatWest, which it says will offer early-stage businesses a more streamlined path to growth.
The pioneering collaboration marks a shift in how UK businesses are supported, as two major providers integrate their services to create a more comprehensive and accessible growth network.
The partnership lands at a critical moment. Enterprise Nation's latest Small Business Barometer shows funding appetite has fallen sharply, with just 40% of small businesses now planning to seek external funding in the next 12 months, down from a peak of 63%.
Confidence in expansion has followed the same trajectory, dropping from 50% to 41% a year ago.
Expanding access to business support
