Can I start up a small business in Edinburgh?

You may be able to start up a small business in Edinburgh, but it is wise to start out by making your budget and business plan. These items are building blocks of good business organisation and planning, and can help keep you on track throughout the life of your business. Then you will also be able to apply for grants and loans from the government if you need to. There are offers that you can use to cover start up costs in general, or to hire and train employees, advertise, buy equipment and more. Pick one whose eligibility requirements and other details will work for you. Learn more about business funding ideas you may be able to use by filling 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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