I am starting a small business in London but need money. Is there government financial assistance available?

Opening a small business can be a costly enterprise. However, there are resources available to offer assistance if you prove to be eligible. The UKStartups.org has a collection of useful tips and articles on its web site to assist you in avoiding many of the common issues that plague small start up businesses. Furthermore, nearly every level of government tries to provide some manner of financial assistance for business if they are willing to do the research and fill out the applications, from tax incentives to grants. Our web site has many tools to assist you, as well as a staff that is ready to help you at 020 3880 8554 or on the web, through our information request form.

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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