What do I do first when starting up a North West business?

If you are starting up a North West business, it is a good idea to make a budget and business plan first, before moving onward with your goals. These documents can help guide you along the way and allow you to see what you may be lacking funding for, and how much money you may need. Also, if you have these things you may be more easily able to apply for a government grant or loan for your business if you meet the eligibility requirements of the programme you choose. For more information, fill out the form on our website. You may also call us 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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