Are government grants available for a new small business?

A new small business may benefit from government grants, as there are many programmes available for new small business owners to take advantage of at the national, regional and local tiers. If you are starting a small business you should consider how much money you are looking for when looking for a government grants programme. Also know what purpose you will need to use the funding for before beginning your search. This is because each grants programme is different and this will help you find one you can use. It is also important to note the eligibility terms, which change from programme to programme. Many small business owners within the United Kingdom have used grants before to do things like advertise, hire employees, buy machinery, and more. To learn about available grants, fill out the form on our website. You may also call us on UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554.

There are hundreds of government funding schemes available for small business owners in the UK. In fact, our Funding Database currently has over 600 government funding schemes and over 500 private investors available for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs. What are you doing to take advantage of this? Become a member and start your search.

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