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The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.

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Business Basics
Business Banking
2 June 2021

Seven steps to validate your business idea

So you've got a business idea. But does it actually hold water? Here's some ways to put it to the test!

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Let's Talk Business
28 May 2021

Holding onto improved financial habits

Many small businesses have improved their financial discipline over the last 12 months. Even as the pandemic recedes and growth returns, these habits are well worth holding onto.

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Let's Talk Business
26 May 2021

Four essential monthly tasks for every small business owner

As a business owner, there are hundreds of little tasks demanding your attention. But here are four things you can do every month that can make a big difference.

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Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
20 May 2021

Back to the future: it’s time to start planning your business again

Things are slowly getting back to normal. So it's a great time to think about planning for the future of your business.

Mental Health
12 May 2021

Supporting our customers through mental health problems

At Monzo we know that your mental health profoundly impacts how you manage your money.

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Fraud
13 May 2021

Card scams: what you need to know

Everything you need to know about the most common card scams out there, and how to protect yourself.

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Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
12 May 2021

4 ways to get off to a good start in the new tax year

Get into good habits from day one of the new tax year with these handy hints.

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Let's Talk Business
Business Banking
12 May 2021

Introducing new and improved invoices on Business Pro

Monzo Business Pro customers: we’ve made a bunch of improvements to invoices, to make them easier to send, and clearer to understand ✨

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Let's Talk Business
5 May 2021

8 ways to support local businesses coming out of lockdown

After being stuck at home for months, the country is starting to open up. As things return to normal, here are some ways to give your local businesses a boost.

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Product Updates
4 May 2021

You can now send a payment reminder to someone you split a bill with

Just go to the transaction, and tap "send payment reminder".

Product Updates
Pots
26 April 2021

We're making it easier for you to manage your account and see your Pot payments

The 'Feed' and 'Manage' tabs are designed to make it easier to manage your account, and see what's going into and coming out of your Pots.

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Technology
22 April 2021

Lessons from implementing engineering progression frameworks at scale

We introduced the first progression framework for engineers about three years ago. But as the engineering organisation has changed, we found it was hurting, not helping career conversations at Monzo. This is what we did to fix it.

Product Updates
20 April 2021

New features for your connected accounts and virtual cards

We’ve added some exciting new features to help you get more visibility and control over your other accounts and better manage subscriptions and free trials.

Banking and Regulation
31 March 2021

The APPG for Gambling Harms joins our call to make sure everyone can access a gambling block!

The GRHAPPG - a cross party coalition of MPs dedicated to securing gambling reform - has joined our call to make sure that everyone in the UK can access gambling blocks.

Product Updates
30 March 2021

Get ready for the road with the RAC

A new special offer, exclusively for Monzo Plus & Premium customers.