What can I do to improve my business in the United Kingdom without ruining my credit?

A government grant or loan may be able to help you improve your United Kingdom business without using credit of your own. Even the loans offered often have better interest rates than at the bank. So, there is a higher chance that they will be paid off in the amount of time agreed upon. If you are worried about start up costs of your small business, grants are a major help, because they add to your small business capital without requiring out of pocket cash. If you know what you want to use the money for, you can go ahead and look for programmes in your area or at the national tier geared towards what you want. If you are eligible you can then fill out proposals to try and get the funding you want. Fill out the form on our web site to learn more. Alternatively, call us at the 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.

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