How does the UK government support business owners via funding programmes?

The UK national government gives support to eligible small business owners via loans and grants meant to address small business needs. The funding is set aside each year from the UK national budget for these purposes. It is then divided amongst individual funding programmes depending on the economic needs in general as well as the past reception of the loans and grants made available. If you want funding or other forms of support for your small business, you should think about what you will use it for and how much you want before beginning your search. Then you can look for UK government loans and grants you may be able to use based on such criteria. Keep in mind that all programmes also have their own eligibility qualifications, and loans also have their own interest rates, terms and repayment schedules. If you want to learn more, please complete our web site’s contact form. You may also ring the UKStartups.org at 020 3880 8554 to discuss your options.

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