Is there assistance in the United Kingdom for financing a start up business?

Grants and loans are offered in the United Kingdom and can be used for financing a start up business, but many of the offers are only open to existing businesses. Try regional and local area loans and grants in addition to the more far reaching offers. This provides access to a wider variety of programs to pick from and you can see if any of them will work for you based on their eligibility requirements and intended uses. Check your budget and business plan first so you know what you are looking to use the money for. Get help or support by filling out the form on our website or you can give us a call 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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