How do you start your own business in Yorkshire and the Humber?

To start your own business in Yorkshire and the Humber or elsewhere, first you need to organize your thoughts and goals. The common way to do this is to make a business plan and budget, and this is also smart since you will need these documents if you choose to apply for government funding through a grant or loan programme available in your region or federally. Find loans or grants to use by comparing their eligibility requirements and intended uses with your own needs. For help or advice along the way, give us a call at UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554. You can also fill out the form on the website.

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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