I need business finance advice, is there a free government source I can refer to?

If you need business finance advice, there may be many government resources available to you as well as third-party resources. The UK Government seeks to assist small businesses whenever possible as it recognizes the important role they play in the local economy.

In addition to financial advice, the government also provides financial assistance. Your small business may be eligible for small business grants or loans from the government. You can find more information about available funding and advice on applying on the UKStartups.org website, a third party research resource. You can also use the Startup Assessment Tool app to look for funds or call and speak to a representative at 020 3880 8554, toll free.

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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