What do I do to start a business in London?

If you want to start a business in London you should begin by making a business plan and a budget. These items are necessary if you want to move forward in an organized way. and they will also help you find out if you need funding for any part of your plans. If you do lack funding you can then seek a government business grant or loan in your area that may be of use. Compare the eligibility requirements and intended uses of the choices that you find with your own needs to see what will work best for you. To learn more about starting a business, 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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