Do I need to make a plan to start a small business in Cardiff?

Any small business in Cardiff or elsewhere can benefit from having a business plan to follow, and for some things such as applying for government funding, a business plan is essential. After having made a business plan and a budget you will know what you need to do next to meet your goals and make your business successful as well as if you lack funding for any stage of your plan. If you need help finding funds you can check for offers in your area such as grants and loans which have eligibility requirements and intended uses that you can use, or you can fill out the form on our website or give us a call 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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