What is the first step for finding funding for starting a business in the South West region?

The first step to finding funding when starting a small business in the South West region or elsewhere is to put the time in to research the programmes that are available once you have created a small business plan or the like that details and budgets your needs. Even with this preparation, investigating the available funding programmes can be a considerable undertaking, so you may wish to consider hiring a funding agent to help you and get you on to the next step faster. If you are thinking of opening a small business in South West and are wondering what the first step for starting out is, you may find assistance by availing yourself of UKStartups.orgs resources and advice. You may do so by calling, freephone, 020 3880 8554 or by completing the form on our website.

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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