Which government grants are ideal for starting your own small business in the UK?

There are no grants that are necessarily the best grants for starting your own small business. If you need funding you must decide what you want to use it for, which will narrow down the choices of grants. You should also look at the eligibility terms, as they differ for each programme. Be sure to check out the regional and local tier offers as well as the national ones. Small business grants can do many things, like help cover initial start up costs, or pay for advertising. Applying for a grant does not guarantee you will receive funding, however, so apply for as many as you have time to. Find out more by filling out the form on our web site or by calling us at UKStartups.org, 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.

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