Where can I learn how to start a business with no money of my own?

It is difficult to tell someone how to start a small business with no money of your own, as there are programmes that can help with some costs, but you should probably have some money to work with also. The government offers loans and grants that may be able to help new small business owners, but there are different offers annually and they have their own deadlines, so it is not accurate to say which offers are open right now. The best way to find out is to know what you need money for and how much you need and then search for the listings of loans and grants meeting your needs at the national, regional and local tiers. Also consider the eligibility terms of these programmes, as they are all different. To acquire additional information, fill in our web site’s form or you can give ring 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.

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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