Can the British government give me any help to start a small business of my own?

The British government may indeed be able to help you start a small business in the form of loans and grants, which are funded by money set aside each year from the respective budgets for this purpose. There are some offers for general small business needs. This also goes for some for more specific parts of opening a small business. When looking for a loan or grant, be certain you pay attention to the eligibility conditions for the programmes you are considering. This also goes for the interest rates, terms and repayment schedules within the case of loans. If you need more information, fill out the form on our website. You may also call us at 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.

Take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at starting your small business. It just takes 30 seconds and will also tell you if there may be any funding assistance available.

Be sure to look at the hundreds of daily questions and answers we have from entrepreneurs like you who want to learn more about starting a business, creating a business plan, searching for funding. Our small business experts take the time to answer each and every single question, so if you have something on your mind – we can help!

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