Where can I get grants for funding the initial expenses of opening a new business?

As an entrepreneur you should know that starting a business is one of the heaviest financial burdens on a business owner. The first year is usually the toughest for a new business. You will need to fund all the equipment, staff, infrastructures, operational systems etc. All of these things add up and since your business just started it will take some time before you are able to make money to pay for all these things. Therefore it is understandable why you would be interested in government financing for the expenses of opening a new business. To see which government programs you can be eligible to receive funding from try our Startup Assessment Tool or call us toll free at 020 3880 8554.

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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