SmallBusiness.co.uk has released an iPad and smartphone application guide offering advice on finding and applying for government grants for small business.

Small Business Finance is a free app for iPad and smartphone that is designed to help you raise money for your business.

The app contains a series of digital guides, each of which explores a different financing option, from bank loans to business angels.

The guides contain practical tips, contact details and Q&As with businesses that have succeeded in raising funding about how they did it.

They include:

How they made it: mastering start-up finance
An introduction to small business finance, with tips from companies that have raised money to expand their business.

To view the app version, click here

Winning government grants
Everything you need to know about applying for a government grant for your small business, including case studies and an internet-linked directory of the 118 assistance schemes in the UK.
(In association with Business Funding; £2.49)

To view the app version, click here

To view the PDF version, click here

Raise money through crowdfunding
A round-up of new online sources of funding, with advice from the founders of the websites, tips from businesses that have raised money, and essential facts and figures.
(To be released in June 2012; Free)

Unlock the trapped cash in your business
Managing cash flow efficiently is one of the secrets to a successful small business. This guide explains how it’s done, with over 20 useful tips.
(To be released in September 2012; Free)

Securing a bank loan: maximise your chances
Advice from bankers, successful businesses and financing experts about the dos and don’ts of applying for bank funding as a small business.
(To be released in December 2012; Price tbc)

The app is released by SmallBusiness.co.uk, the leading source of information and inspiration for business owners and managers.

If you have any queries please contact Amrita for details at amrita.cheema@vitessemedia.co.uk or 020 7250 7056.

See also: Raising finance with your business plan

Related topics: Business Apps, Business grants, Crowdfunding