Do I need to have a business plan when applying for government funding for an online business?

You will not be required to have a business plan in order to apply for all the government programs currently being offered in the UK. Since each government funding program is unique the best way to find out exactly which programs you will need a business plan for is to simply do your research about each program. To find out which government assistance your small business may be eligible for try our Startup Assessment Tool or call us toll free at 020 3880 8554.Once you have found the programs that vbest suit your business, simply read the terms and conditions to find out what documentation you will need to prepare in order to apply for each program

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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