Are there loans to help cover the initial cost of opening a business?

Initial costs of opening a small business can be overwhelming, and there are many government loan options that can help. If you are eligible to receive a loan and apply you may be able to get funding to pay for some of the start up costs of your small business and allow your company to make a good impression without going into debt right off the bat. You can use loan money to pay for things like equipment and renovations, and the loans usually have better interest rates than bank loan options. To learn more about how a loan can help you, fill out the form on our web site or give us a call on 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.

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