Business grants differ from loans because they don't require repayment. However, there's no such thing as a free lunch (as they say), and grant providers often require business owners to report how they're spending money to make sure the grant is being spent according to the criteria of the funding scheme. However, if you prefer to avoid loans, these articles can help.
A Guide to the Recovery Loan Scheme in 2023
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The Startup Guide to Business Funding
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Here’s a quick look at the main funding options available to budding startup founders across the UK, including bank funding, angel investment and government grants
The Accelerator Helping to Build Future Britain
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By nurturing some of the UKs very best startups, accelerator Geovation is supplying much-needed support to the UK tech industry to fuel future innovation
ESIF: How Can Your Business Benefit?
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New ESIF schemes are rolling out in 2016 and beyond. Our expert, Richard Harrison, explains how your business can benefit
The Expert's View: Closure of Business Growth Service
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Richard Harrison offers a candid view of the implications for providers and SMEs of the Business Growth Service closure, including GrowthAccelerator and MAS
3 Examples of Government Grants
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Government offers a range of business grants, and while limited it can be a good starting point when seeking support. We list 3 types of government funding
How to Find and Apply for a Government Grant
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Searching for government grants for small business is a lengthy process, but the government's search tool and advice is easy to access.
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