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Start Up Loans
Start or grow your own business
- Borrow up to £25,000
- Fixed interest rate of 6% per annum (per year)
- Repay over a term of 1–5 years
- 12 months of free mentoring
- Government-backed
Learn with Start Up Loans
Start Up Loans has partnered with The Open University to offer a range of free courses ideal for people who are going into business for the first time. The courses provide rich information covering subjects such as:
- Entrepreneurship
- Career and Leadership
- Finance and Accounting
- Sustainability
- Project Management
Make your business dream a reality
We’ve teamed up with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to offer a range of accessible guides in Braille and Large Print, ideal for people who are thinking about going into business. Our guides cover:
- Hints and tips to help you start or grow your business
- Finance options
- Writing your business plan and much more!
But, if you’d prefer to talk to us, we’re at the end of the phone line, just call our customer services team on 0344 264 2600.
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Borrow up to £25,000
(The average loan amount is £7,200)
Fixed interest rate of 6% per annum (per year)
Repay the loan over a term of 1–5 years
No fees for arranging the loan or paying it back early
Support with writing business plans and cash flow forecasts
12 months of free mentoring once you receive a loan
A range of useful templates and how-to guides
Exclusive discounts on business products from O2, Experian, Intuit and 30+ more
To be eligible to apply for a Start Up Loan, you must meet the following criteria:
You’re starting a new business or have been trading for up to 36 months
Your type of business and reason for wanting the loan is eligible under the terms of the scheme
Do you meet the criteria?
Apply today and get support with creating your business plan and cash flow forecast.
If you’re in a business partnership, buying an existing business or starting a franchise, you can apply for a Start Up Loan if you meet the criteria above. Scroll down this page to find out more about the process for these applicants.
The essential guide to starting a business
Inside, you’ll find tips and advice on:
- conducting market research on customers and competitors
- choosing a company structure
- figuring out your responsibilities around paying insurance and tax
- developing your business strategy and sales forecast
- writing your business plan
- analysing your strengths and weaknesses
Download this free guide
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Our success stories
Thousands of UK businesses have been backed with the help of a Start Up Loan. Read below to find out about some of our success stories and how the support we offer, combined with small business funding, helped them turn their dreams into reality.
What made me say “Yes”?
Say Yes To SuccessIt can take a great deal of time and courage to make the leap into starting your own business. Questions such as “Can I really earn a living doing what ...
Kitty’s Herbery Has A Sweet Smell Of Success
Healthleisure and wellbeingSouth West RetailSiblings Albert, Betty and Minnie Alexander took out a loan of £22,000 in 2021 to launch Kitty’s Herbery, a perfumery based in Bude, Cornwall. Kitty’s Herbery makes a range of ...
Pioneers In Durable, Sustainable Women’s Workwear
Fashion and retailLondonArabella Hill and Flavia Paterson took out two loans of £25,000 in January 2020 and £10,000 in June 2020 to set up Paterson and Hill, a clothing brand for women ...
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