Latest Startup funding Questions & Answers
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Small business funding
I am unemployed and living in London. I am keen to start a business as a market stall trader but have no money to fund the project. I have a business plan, but no business record and am worried this will hinder my chances of gaining funding. Other than banks etc are there any companies or schemes that will help me?
Non-disclosure agreements and raising funding
I’ve got a great idea for a business but I’m reluctant to approach sources of funding because I don’t want anyone to steal it. Am I being over-paranoid?
Pros and cons of different funding options
My brother and I plan to go into business on the internet selling cosmetics but we need money. What are the pros and cons of the different funding options available?
Financing routes
Can you give me examples of financing routes for my first business?
Small Firms Loans Guarantee Scheme explained
Could you explain how the Small Firms Loans Guarantee Scheme (SFLG) works please?
Cost-effective finance
What is the most cost effective way to raise the finance for a small business at the start-up stage?
Funding a start-up from a limited company
How can I use surplus cash in my existing limited company to fund my new start-up business?
Getting funding with no assets
If you’re a start-up company and you have no business assets, how can you secure funding. Will lenders take your personal assets as collateral? Is that a wise thing to do?
Start up business grants
I have a great fledgling business but cannot move forward as I need money for advertising on the Internet. Are there any start-up business grants still available in this country? Can you suggest other methods of spreading the word?
Funding a home-based franchise
I am interested in investing in a home-based franchise, and would need to borrow around £10,000. Should I just get an overdraft rather than a specific franchise loan? Am I entitled to see actual accounts that support the financial projections that my prospective franchisor has provided me with?
Trade finance
What is trade finance?
Generating capital at a difficult time
We are trying to establish our Domiciliary care service but are finding it difficult to raise finance to keep afloat. We had arranged secure loan early in year but they stopped it due to credit crunch and loan to value threshold change.
The financial considerations of starting a business
I am 55 years old. What are the financial considerations on starting a business? I’m a woodworker and have identified a machine, costing £7,000, which I would need to buy.
Start-up funds
Should I include my start-up funds as part of taxable turnover?
Business grants
I want to start up a software business, but until I can get it off the ground I’ll continue to work for my employer. Do I have to make my business name active before I can get grants?
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