What do I do first when starting up a new business in Edinburgh?

Starting up a new business in Edinburgh requires different things for different companies, but across the board, first you need to make a budget and a business plan. You need to check your plans to find out what the next steps should be to set up the company you are going for, and find out if you lack funding for any particular area. Then you can apply for grants and loans if you are so inclined, at the regional level or at the federal level, which may be able to help your new company. Check the government programmes in your local area as well. To get more help, fill out the form on our website or call us here 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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