Will the government offer a business loan to a business owner who is applying for government funding for the first time?

Yes, the government will offer a business loan to a business owner who is applying for government funding for the first time. The UK government does not discriminate nor limit any one, when it comes to offering its funding and financial assistance and support to applicants. The government provides grants and loans to individuals, as long as they are eligible and qualified for the particular funding program. Therefore, you can seek and apply for a business loan, even if you are doing it for the first time. For assistance with the entire application process, call 020 3880 8554 or complete the web query form for the same.

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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