Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Small Business Funding archive. Articles and guides to help UK SMEs get the correct type of finance to grow.
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A £1 million package of support has been unveiled to help small firms in the Peak District.
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Small businesses in the south-west can access a new £10 million fund to help them grow through the downturn.
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Almost £2 million of European funding has been given to the Institute of Digital Innovation (IDI) to help start 90 new companies in the north-east.
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says regional development agencies (RDA) should be used to allocate the £4 billion of new funding to get it 'where it is needed'.
Startup Funding and Grants
Carly Trisk-Grove started a cafe with her husband four years ago as a lifestyle business, but the couple have now secured £525,000 in funding to expand.
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The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is planning to make a comprehensive response to the government's consultation on how the scheme can be improved.
Business management
When it comes to raising money for your small business, it is worth looking beyond traditional funding options, such as bank loans and overdrafts, to more flexible alternatives.
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Small and growing businesses looking to raise funds could benefit from two free and comprehensive guides launched by the Department of Trade & Industry.
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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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Cash-strapped entrepreneurs with a good business idea could soon find it easier to find their ideal investment partner following the launch of a new corporate venturing 'match-making' programme by the government.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
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.