Is it true there are free UK government grants & loans available?

The UK government does provide small business financial assistance to eligible applicants who complete the approval process successfully, but there are no free UK government grants & loans. Not every application for loans & grants will be approved, however. This is for a number of reasons ranging from mistakes made on their application, not being able to convince the government they would make good use of any funding received, not properly preparing a case for their need, or there being a more qualified applicant for a loans or grants programme with limited funding. UKStartups.org has an online quick request form or phone number you can call, at 020 3880 8554. This can provide more information.

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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