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  • The essential guide to starting a business

    Turn you business idea into reality This short guide looks at some of the most important aspects to consider when starting a business, including how to conduct market research, complete a cash flow forecast and choose a company structure. Develop your business strategy Discover the importance of a […]

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Whether you’re thinking about applying for a Start Up Loan or have already received your loan, you may have questions about the process. Read our FAQs by selecting your area of interest from the menu below, and if you’re still unsure don’t hesitate to  get in touch  so we can help. The following […]

  • £1bn Milestone

    £1bn of finance to unlock potential across the UK Since 2012, our Start Up Loans programme has provided over £1bn of finance to aspiring business owners across the UK, enabling them to follow their passion, make their business dream a reality and become their own boss. Explore the interactive map […]

  • Guide to Business Resilience

    It’s a tough time to be running or starting a business. To help make things a little easier we’ve created the Start Up Loans Guide to Business Resilience. It’s full of tips on energy efficiency, dealing with late payments, and accessing finance guidance to support your business, whatever the future […]

  • British Business Bank and Sign-Live

    British Sign Language (BSL) users, can now use SignLive to contact Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank. SignLive is a free service that will connect you to a qualified online BSL interpreter. The interpreter will replay the conversation between you and a Customer Service Advisor at […]

  • Social Media toolkit

    Make social media work for you Inside you’ll find tips and advice on: Choosing the right social media platforms for your business Create a winning social media strategy to build your business cheaply and quickly Free tools and techniques to help you create, post and run your social media channels […]

  • PR toolkit

    Spread the word about your business with this public relations guide for start ups Do you need help with PR? Our free guide will help you with: Creating press releases Working with journalists Engaging with social media Maximising your website You don’t need an endless marketing budget to compete […]

  • Start up Loans Ambassadors 2021/2022

    The annual Start Up Loans Ambassadors programme, now in its sixth consecutive year, celebrates exceptional business owners who have followed the ambition of becoming their own boss after receiving support from the Government-backed Start Up Loans programme. To date the programme has delivered over […]

  • Start up Loans Ambassadors 2022/2023

    Two Dragon’s Den winners, a former Hollywood stunt double and a PhD graduate turned toymaker are among 12 business owners announced today as Ambassadors for the Start Up Loans programme. The announcement comes as the programme celebrates its 10-year anniversary, having provided more than £900 […]

  • The essential guide to starting a business

    Welcome to your Essential Guide to Starting a Business, our roadmap for helping you to turn your business idea into a thriving reality. Across 12 chapters, you'll discover a wealth of information designed to empower and equip you with the knowledge needed to successfully launch and manage your new […]