A discretionary grant from the Welsh Assembly Government for businesses making capital investments that would create or safeguard jobs in the Assisted Areas of Wales. For East Wales contact: 029 208 23375, for West Wales contact 01792 229 394 and for North Wales contact 01492 542 500, or go to www.wales.gov.uk.

Without sufficient funding your business will fail; smallbusiness.co.uk's Top Ten Finance Tips contain advice on raising funds, conserving cash and bookkeeping, all of which can help safeguard your business' future. Click here for your essential Finance tips.

Small and growing businesses looking to raise funds could benefit from two free and comprehensive guides launched by the Department of Trade & Industry. Click here to access them.

Get off to a flying start with TWO YEARS COMPLETELY FREE BUSINESS BANKING for your start-up business. Available with the BUSINESS BUILDER CURRENT ACCOUNT from Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank. Plus receive FREE business, legal and tax advice when you open an account from the alternative business bank. Fast track your application and apply online today

To find out what kind of loans and grants are available in Europe contact the European Commission on 00800-6789 1011. There is also information online on access to funding in the EU and the EU's contribution to SME financing. Click here.

The London Development Agency has launched a £15 million funding package to help manufacturers based in the capital. Click here for further information.

Firms in the south east of England have access to funding in the shape of the Proof of Concept Knowledge Transfer Fund (PoCKet), which makes awards of up to £30,000 and offers a variety of business support. Visit www.financesoutheast.co.uk for full details.

"The mostly widely used and successful strategy guide for buying a business." This is not a simple generic introductory book on the subject. It combines critical knowledge and proven techniques for each stage of the process and every situation you'll encounter, along with expert ongoing consulting. To find out more Click here

Series of free advice from business adviser and accountant PKF for those considering starting their own business with the aid of outside funding. Part of the 'Evolution' programme. Click here to access it.