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Getting the right advice

Running your business means wearing several hats, but there may be some areas where you will need to get outside professional help.

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Free grant-finding service

Small businesses wanting financial assistance to embark upon or complete a project should check out a free web portal that enables them to search for grants for their particular needs.

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Getting the right advice

Running your business means wearing several hats, but there may be some areas where you will need to get outside professional help.

News

Free grant-finding service

Small businesses wanting financial assistance to embark upon or complete a project should check out a free web portal that enables them to search for grants for their particular needs.

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£6 million start-up boost for disadvantaged areas

A dozen groups representing “disadvantaged communities” all over the UK have received over £6 million of Government funds to help them encourage business and enterprise in their local areas.

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Choosing your business identity

When choosing a new business identity there are various options available to you, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, therefore the company form you decide upon will have much to do with your individual circumstances.

Business Loans

Your first business bank loan

If your business plan and financial forecasts are sound, you may be feeling brave enough to approach a bank for funding.

Business Ideas & Planning

Having the right business plan is key

Would-be entrepreneurs looking to start up their own businesses need to concentrate on producing a top notch business plan, says the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

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Boost for female entrepreneurs in Scotland

Scottish Enterprise has launched a scheme to promote female entrepreneurship in Scotland to increase the number of female-run start-ups.

Government Grants

Grants for technology businesses

There are millions of pounds in funding available for technology and communications companies in the UK from funding providers such as the Government and the European Union.

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New loan scheme to fund your business

A not-for-profit bank has opened in East London to provide financing to sole traders and micro-businesses (those with fewer than 5 employees), which do not usually qualify for loans from mainstream banks.

Government Grants

Gain access to grants

There are government grants available from both UK and EU organisations.

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Government investment grooming for small firms

New projects were announced last week by the Government to provide access to "high quality management and financial expertise" for small businesses with high-growth potential.

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DTI shake-up could benefit SMEs

Small businesses stand to gain much from a planned restructuring of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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