Do I need a loan to start up a business in Northern Ireland?

A loan is not required to start up a business in Northern Ireland, but if you do need additional funds a loan may be able to help. In addition to bank loans there are government options that you may be able to use, which can be helpful for people who have been rejected by the bank in the past or who are looking for better interest rates and terms. To pick a loan, first check your business plan and decide what you need to use the money for so that you can compare your needs to the details of the programmes. If you would like to get more information, fill out the form on our website or call us here 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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