What do I do first when opening a business in the United Kingdom?

If you are opening a business in the United Kingdom the first thing you should do is complete the market research necessary to make a business plan. You can also use this to detail your plans, ideas, competition, and strategies in the business plan in order to give you a starting point and direction. The budget is part of this. So, you will need to complete this step as well. Then you will be able to apply for funds for your business and more. Learn more about how to make a business plan by giving us a call at UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554. You can also contact us by the form on our website.

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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