Do I need a grant to start up a business in South West?

If you want to start up a business in South West a grant may prove helpful but is not a necessity. Most grants for new companies will cover some of the costs but not all, so you should have alternate funding sources and know what you need to use the grant money for. Each grant has its own eligibility requirements and intended uses that you can compare to your own needs to see which offers may be able to help you. To find out more about grants in your region for business, please give us a call at UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554. You can also fill out 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.

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