Search results for: grants

Getting a business grant from Nominet Trust 

Andres Fonseca, co-founder of app company Virtually Free, discusses how he received assistance from an organisation that funds companies addressing social issues.

Government Grants

Government Grants

How to get grant support from the Technology Strategy Board 

Brian Taylor, CEO and inventor of fraud prevention service PixelPin discusses how he got grant assistance from a government-affiliated advisory organisation.

Government Grants

Getting a business grant from Nominet Trust 

Andres Fonseca, co-founder of app company Virtually Free, discusses how he received assistance from an organisation that funds companies addressing social issues.

Government Grants

How to get grant support from the Technology Strategy Board 

Brian Taylor, CEO and inventor of fraud prevention service PixelPin discusses how he got grant assistance from a government-affiliated advisory organisation.

Investing in a franchise

How to build or run your own franchise   

There are hundreds of businesses in the UK that have grown using franchising but often we don't know how to tell them apart from non-franchise businesses. John Hoskin explains how franchises work.

Government Grants

How a small business received grant help

Alan White, development director at Aberdeen-based mobile learning company Skills@Work, explains how his small business applied for and received grants.

Government Grants

Getting a business grant: How five SMEs received assistance

SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to five companies that got financial assistance and asks how they went about securing it.

Advice

Ten tips for making your early stage company a success

Here are ten pointers to ensuring you maximise your potential as an early-stage company.

Government Grants

Achieving a grant in the arts sector

Artist Wayne Hart decided to move from Cumbria to Manchester to start a business in letter carving. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to him about achieving business grants, marketing and growth plans.

News

UK home to top business incubator, finds international study

A partnership of UK universities which has helped businesses secure £4 million in investment this year is one of the best in Europe at incubating businesses, a survey has revealed.

Government Grants

How to get a business grant from the Accelerator scheme

Economics student Zahra Charaffdeen received £2,500 in business funding from Accelerator, a specialist business incubator in East London. She talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about the achievement.

Government Grants

Financial assistance for a small business: Regional Growth Fund and council grant

Kent-based indoor family entertainment centre Bumble Beez received an interest-free loan of £30,000 in November from the Regional Growth Fund and also received grant assistance from Kent council. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to founder Sarah Cannon about her funding experience.

Business Ideas & Planning

Supporting entrepreneurship around the world

How SABMiller invests millions each year to support entrepreneurs across the globe.

Blog

A mumpreneur’s account of flexible working and its benefits

Nicola Bird, founder of JigsawBox.com, explains how she juggles her business and being a mum.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade