How common is small business financing fraud involving the government?

Small business financing fraud is a lot more common than one might think, with people falsely applying for millions of pounds in small business financing across the United Kingdom annually. However, such fraud is far outweighed by the good government small business financing brings to legitimate applicants. UKStartups can help you with the research you need to find a United Kingdom government small business financing programme that may suit your needs, but it will not directly involve itself within the application process, nor does it offer funds directly itself. An entrepreneur considering a start up small business within the United Kingdom or that is looking to improve an existing small business, and needs government small business financing to do so may find help by availing oneself of the UKStartups.org’s resources and advice on small business funding. One can call, freephone, 020 3880 8554 or fill out the email form on UKStartups web site.

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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