What are the steps in starting a business in West Midlands?

The steps for starting a small business in West Midlands are the same as the steps for starting a small business in any other location. First you need to make a business plan, and a budget. These documents will work together to guide you through the next steps of your business. If you find that you lack funds for some part of your plan, determine what you need funding for, and seek a government grant or loan that may be able to help. Compare your needs with the intended uses of the programmes, and look at the eligibility requirements. For more information, fill out the form on our website or ring 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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