What do I do first when starting a business in East Midlands?

If you are starting a business in East Midlands the first things you need to do are to make sure your budget and business plans are in order. Writing your plans and ideas on paper in the format of an official business plan makes it easier to gain legitimacy for your new company. It also makes it possible to apply for government grants and loans that may be able to provide you with some funding towards your start up costs. Make sure these items accurately represent the direction you wish to take. To find out more about starting a business you may give us a call at UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554. You can also contact us by filling 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.

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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