Can someone opening a small business in the UK apply for grants and loans?

The UK government typically has a number of loans or grants available for potential small business owners to assist with what can be overwhelming costs. A prospective small business owner can benefit greatly from government’s efforts to aid small business in all its forms, assuming they qualify. Once you know the programme or programmes that meet your financial needs, you can then ensure that you meet all of the conditions for them. UKStartups.org has a Startup Assessment Tool that will allow you to see what options are available. If you require further assistance with the application, you can ring us up at 020 3880 8554 or submit the information request form on our site and someone will be happy to assist you.

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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