Business Starting Grants

where can i get a business start up grant uk?

hi all im living in Birmingham uk and i just want to know were i could get a business start up grant or who can help me with funds not loans and not prince's trust also i would like to hear from people who has had help start up in the last 2 years

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1. Contact Business Link, they will let you know if there any funding or grant schemes running in your area. They can also give you a personal business adviser who can answer all these questions. Next month is a perfect time to apply, as generally yearly schemes start at the end of April and they have quite a bit of funds to grant. Probably best to actually start your business "on paper" - then apply for matched funding grants for specific areas as you go along e.g advertising, equipment, internet, property. Although there is normally a yearly limit as to how many grants you can get. You also need an awesome business plan as they examine your business and strategy before hand. - Regardless of what anyone says. Its a perfect time to start a small business at the moment, in the financial climate. - As long as your not tied up in capital you will be fine. Keep stock and outgoings at a minimum and don't invest money into anything that's not 100%. The credit crunch clears out all the rubbish and will enable sound business ideas to flourish.