Opportunities for small firms and start-ups to access finance will be enhanced following a review of the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme (SFLGS). Click here for the full article.

J4b has details on over 2,000 grants and loans schemes for small businesses and can help put you in touch with relevant funding providers.

Go to www.j4b.co.uk for more information.

Access to EU Funding is a free guidance pack to help small firms find out what kind of loans and grants are available in Europe.

For a copy, ring 0870-150 2500 or click here (quote reference URN 03/324). You can also contact the European Commission on 00800-6789 1011 for more information.

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