At some point lockdown restrictions will be eased and businesses will be able to trade normally again.
Many will need the help and support of their banks to recover and grow.
Boards therefore need to ensure that they fully understand how their lenders view the company and actively manage their banking relationship to maximise bank support over this period.
So, even if business activity is at a low ebb at the moment, it is important to maintain communication with the bank manager and to continue to nurture the relationship.
Remember, banks see their role as secured lenders who never expect to write off loans. They are not entrepreneurs, they do not have an equity upside, so risk management of their portfolio of customers is key.
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