How do traditional business loans differ from those offered by the government?

Traditional business loans are provided by banks and the like in order to help small business owners with their financial needs. There are also government loan programmes offering money to small business owners and people trying to start small businesses who may benefit from extra funds to work with. The interest rates are generally more favourable than bank loan interest rates, and there are some that are offered with no interest. A few options do not even need to be repaid. If you are interested in learning more about how a loan from the government may be able to help you, fill out our web site’s email contact form or give us a call on, freephone, 020 3880 8554 to speak with a professional at UKStartups.org.

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