How does the government provide financial support for starting a small business?

If you want financial support for starting a small business, the multitude of government loan and grant programmes may be for you. If you are eligible you can apply for money from the government that can be used to help you reach success without being buried under start up costs. There are programmes specifically for new small businesses, and the loans are often provided at better rates than at the bank. You want to find out if you are eligible and then write proposals to specific programmes when seeking funding. To start the process, fill out the form on our website For further information. Alternatively, dial 020 3880 8554 to speak with someone at the UKStartups.org who can help you along the way.

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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