Can I receive government funding to make a financial investment in a small business?

You may be able to receive government funding to make a financial investment in a small business.

The UK Government recognizes the important role that small businesses play in the local economy and seeks to provide financial assistance when possible. There exist a number of grants and loans available for various small business expenses.Each fund has different allocation purposes as well as terms and conditions and eligibility criteria. You will need to do some research to determine what fund, if any meets your specific needs.

If you need assistance with the process, consider using our Startup Assessment Tool , a convenient and easy to use tool on the UKStartups.org website. You can also call for assistance at 020 3880 8554, toll free.

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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