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28 September

Why You Didn’t Get Government Funding and What to Do About It

  • Written by Samuel Taylor
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It’s not hard to apply for and receive government funding in the UK for your small business, but there are specific requirements you must meet.
There are a number of factors that can prevent a person from receiving government funding for their business, but the top three are:

Applying with no business plan
Applying without knowing what you need …Read Full Article

The Current State of Government Funding in the UK
26 September

The Current State of Government Funding in the UK

  • Written by Samuel Taylor
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Over the past few years, the British government has faced numerous challenges. From the beginning and aftermath of the pandemic to the near-recession times of the housing market, interest rate hikes, and skyrocketing unemployment, things were a financial mess.
A lot of people in the UK are curious about the state of the economy and the government programmes that help …Read Full Article

Qualify for UK Government Funding?
23 September

Know If Your Small Business Qualifies for Government Funding

  • Written by Samuel Taylor
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Additional revenue is always welcome for any small business. To turn a profit, however, your small business must first spend money, and in order to do so, you must first have money. You can get your business off the ground with help from the government.
Numerous levels of government, from city councils to regional offices to the national government in …Read Full Article

APPLY FOR GOVERNMENT GRANTS
19 September

5 tried and true methods to apply for government grants

  • Written by Samuel Taylor
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One sure way to help your small business in the UK is to apply for and receive government grants.
Most government grants in the UK are not a loan and can be used to grow your business without ever having to worry about making a repayment.
Government grants are a stroke of luck for entrepreneurs because they can be used …Read Full Article

Government Funding Questions Small Business Owners in the UK Have
16 September

Frequently Asked Questions by small business owners regarding government funding

  • Written by Samuel Taylor
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Money from the government can be a mysterious thing. Although many UK small business owners could benefit from this type of funding, they often steer clear of it due to widespread misinformation about where to look for it and how to apply for it.
Below, we’ve provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get at UKStartups …Read Full Article

Government Funding Options
14 September

3 Ways To Expand Your Access To Government Funding

  • Written by Samuel Taylor
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  • Times Shared 51

Money is essential to the success of any UK small business owner. It can make it easier to launch your business with minimal risk, cover initial costs, and support expansion.
The UK national government offers citizens multiple ways to access government funding 0- in fact, over 1,000 different schemes. Despite this, close to 80% of those who apply for government …Read Full Article

3 Amazing Government Funding SCHEME Types
12 September

3 Incredible Government Funding Schemes Types To Try Now

  • Written by Samuel Taylor
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If you’re a startup or small business owner in the United Kingdom, you should definitely look into the government funding schemes that are available.
One of the easiest times to apply for government funding is now, and there are plenty of opportunities for businesses at all stages, from pre-revenue startups to established companies wanting to recover from the economic downturn …Read Full Article

Government Grant Application
09 September

Win Your Next Application For A Government Grant

  • Written by Samuel Taylor
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As a small business in the UK, whether you are just starting out or attempting to expand, you are always in need of additional funds. The good news is that the British government offers a multitude of business funding options, such as government grants, government loans, and tax credit options, which can provide you with the necessary boost.
In this …Read Full Article

05 May

5 Rookie Mistakes When Applying for Government Funding

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As a small business, getting funding from the government could mean the difference between success and failure.
The available government funding helps small business owners start up and expand their businesses by covering the various small business costs and expenses.
These funding options, once approved can help the business exponentially. To ensure success, when applying for government funding options, every …Read Full Article

British Business Grants.
15 March

British Business Grants – How to access

  • Written by Samuel Taylor
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As a small business owner in the UK, you may be considering business grants and funding options via government sources; to help cover some of the startup costs, the expenses you may have and to give you a quick financial boost.
If that is the case, British business grants may be available and in this guide we will be discussing …Read Full Article

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