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		<title>How Much Does It Cost To Start A Small Business?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maya Mah]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Whenever I am talking to someone with a fantastic idea for a business, or a young entrepreneur I always get the same first question: “Well, how much is it going to cost me?” While this is a valid question, there are so many answers that I could give you, and cost always comes down to exactly what your business is ...<a href="https://www.ukstartups.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-small-business/" class="readmore">Read Full Article</a></p>
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		<title>13 Actual and Profitable Home Based Business Ideas for the UK</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maya Mah]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>There are many home based business ideas for entrepreneurs in the UK that regular people can take advantage of.<br />
We’ve taken some time to browse home based business ideas ourselves to see what is really out there and what is being recommended. Shockingly, there are a lot – but the problem is most of the ideas being offered require you ...<a href="https://www.ukstartups.org/13-actual-and-profitable-home-based-business-ideas-for-the-uk/" class="readmore">Read Full Article</a></p>
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		<title>Small Business Government Grants vs Government Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 12:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maya Mah]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>As a small business owner in the UK, you may be considering government funding options for your business. <br />
The government funds small business owners across the United Kingdom with a variety of funding programme types including government grants, government loans, tax breaks and tax credits.<br />
Each programme type has its own unique advantages, as a UK small business owner it ...<a href="https://www.ukstartups.org/small-business-government-grants-vs-government-loans-2/" class="readmore">Read Full Article</a></p>
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		<title>Starting a small business during the COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 07:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maya Mah]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Starting outside of the UK in late 2019, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) quickly became a global pandemic. The pandemic caused social distancing, self isolation, business shut down and worldwide issues.<br />
In the UK, millions were out of jobs due to social distancing and emergency measures to stop the spread of the virus, causing thousands of businesses to be shut down, for ...<a href="https://www.ukstartups.org/starting-a-small-business-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/" class="readmore">Read Full Article</a></p>
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		<title>Private Investors as a Funding Source Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 07:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maya Mah]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>As a new or existing small business (SME) in the UK, you have multiple ways to obtain the necessary funding to help you with the much needed business expenses. <br />
In this quick guide, we will provide you steps and methods to reach out to private investors and venture capitalists in order to introduce yourself, your business model as well as ...<a href="https://www.ukstartups.org/private-investors-as-a-funding-source-guide/" class="readmore">Read Full Article</a></p>
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		<title>Using a PitchDeck with Government Funding Agencies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>As a small business owner in the UK acquiring government funding for your small business may mean the difference between the success and failure of your business.<br />
Being able to provide the government agency with everything that they are looking for right away is the best way to ensure success with your applications.<br />
In many cases, government funding agencies want ...<a href="https://www.ukstartups.org/using-a-pitchdeck-with-government-funding-agencies/" class="readmore">Read Full Article</a></p>
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