How can I own a business in the United Kingdom?

If you want to own your own business in the United Kingdom you need to first make a business plan and a budget to make sure you have a clear idea of where you are going with your ideas. The business plan will help you know what the next steps you will need to take are, and the budget allows you to see if you have enough money for each step, and what you lack if you do not. Then you may be able to find a government grant or loan that you can use to fund your enterprises based on the eligibility requirements and other details of the offers. You can get more information if you fill out the form on our website or call us here 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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