When should I start business planning if I am interested in opening a business sometime next year?

It is never too early to start business planning. If you are interested in opening a business some time next year then you should start planning right now. However, if you are interested in applying for government financing for your small business then you do not necessarily need to start researching financing programs too soon. The UK Government currently offers many financing programs for small businesses, however new programs are created and old programs are altered on a regular basis. If you are interested in applying for financing you should only start looking for financing programs once you are ready to apply for them, otherwise you may choose a program that may no longer be available once you are ready to apply. When you are ready to find out which government programs you may be eligible for, try our Startup Assessment Tool or call us toll free at 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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