Does the government provide any assistance for entrepreneurs setting up a small business in the UK?

If entrepreneurs are thinking of setting up a small business somewhere in the UK, there may indeed be government assistance available to entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs thinking of applying for financial assistance from small business government grants are probably what one had in mind, although you should also look at tax credits, tax refunds, and the like. There are other forms of assistance available, however, such as programmes that provide training, consultation, and other services (and perhaps even facilities) offered with the intent of helping small business owners achieve their goals. If entrepreneurs have difficulty tracking down the ways some government organizations in the UK offer assistance with setting up a small business, contact UKStartups at 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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