Are UK national government funding programmes the only way to receive start up business grants?

Aside from the United Kingdom national government, a hopeful applicant may look towards the regional and local government entities for start up small business grants. The latter will, understandable, be mostly concerned with start up small business ventures within their borders, which may be helpful or detrimental to your case, depending on the type of start up small business you plan on. Banks are another source of start up money, although such money will be in the form of loans rather than grants. UKStartups.org has an online quick request form or phone number you can call, at 020 3880 8554. This can provide more information on alternatives to national government start up small business grants.

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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