Are free government small business grants or government small business loans easier to be approved for?

Small business loans and grants made available by the United Kingdom government tend to be easier to get for most people than are free small business loans and grants because the former are at a lower risk to the government due to the fact that the money needs to be paid back and, in some cases, is offered in cooperation with private financial institutions who help carry some of the burden of funding. Small business government grants, on the other hand, offer free money that does not need to be repaid, and so there tends to be fewer available and they are usually more tightly controlled than are government small business loans. UKStartups.org can assist you with evaluating your options. Speak to one of our representatives by calling, freephone, 020 3880 8554 or use our site’s contact form.

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