bizbritain Marketplace
A short list of banking, accounting, payments and other tools we think work well for UK small businesses, with honest notes on who each one suits.
Browse by need
Each category opens a short list with our notes on what to look for, before you choose.
Accounts and tools for everyday business transactions.
Tools for keeping records, invoices and paperwork organised.
Payment tools for counters, visits and online sales.
Compare spending controls and administration for eligible businesses.
Keep contacts, opportunities and follow-up work visible.
Build a consistent routine for useful customer emails.
Tools for running a shop and producing custom products.
Share documents and keep signing work organised.
Our picks
Each one says who it suits, who it doesn't, and its limits. Open a tool for the full notes.
A business current account with an app for everyday payments and business administration.
Our pick for everyday business bankingAn app-based account for owners who want payments and administration together.
Cloud accounting for invoices, bank transactions and business records.
Our pick for shared bookkeepingA central accounting system for owners and accountants working from the same records.
Card readers and payment tools for businesses taking payments in person.
Our pick for payments in personA range of payment tools for small businesses trading at a counter or on the move.
Keep customer details, sales opportunities and follow-up tasks in one place.
Our pick for small-team follow-upShared contacts, opportunities and tasks help a team keep customer follow-up visible.
Customer offerA 14-day trial is advertised for paid plans, with no card required. Check the current plan page.
Create email campaigns, organise contacts and set up automated customer messages.
Our pick for regular email campaignsCampaign creation, contact organisation and automation can support a repeatable email routine.
Customer offerA free plan is advertised with no credit card required. Features and sending limits apply.
Build an online shop and manage products, checkout and orders.
Our pick for your own online shopA storefront and order-management system for businesses building a retail presence.
Create custom products that print providers produce and ship when customers order.
Our pick for testing a merchandise rangePrint-on-demand production can support a focused range of custom products.
Send documents for electronic signature and track their progress.
Our pick for routine business signaturesDocument sending and status tracking help teams manage agreements awaiting signature.
How we choose
It's the same test our advisors use when a customer asks what we'd pick.
We only list tools we'd recommend
If we wouldn't suggest it to a friend starting out, it isn't here.
We say who it doesn't suit
Every listing has a "Not ideal for" list, given the same weight as who it suits.
Our team reviews every one
Each page shows the date we last checked it, so you know it's current.
We list tools we think work well for UK small businesses at the stage you're at. Each listing says who it suits, who it doesn't and its limits, and our team reviews every one.
Sometimes. Some links are partner links, so the provider may pay us if you sign up. You pay the same price as going direct, and it doesn't change what we recommend.
No. Signing up to a tool has no effect on any application you make with us. If you need funding, see our finance pages.
No. It's a short list we're comfortable recommending, not the whole market. It's worth comparing before you decide.
The provider. We can't see or manage your account with them, but you can tell us if a listing looks wrong.
Funding
We're a credit broker with 100+ lenders. Pick the route that matches where you are. Using a tool from the Marketplace has no effect on any funding application.
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Pick the option that fits best. We'll take you straight to the right page — and a bizbritain advisor will be on hand if you'd rather talk it through.
