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Funding & Grants

Financing a new business can be a challenge, particularly in the current economic climate. However, without enough capital, a new business will shrivel and die very quickly. The previous chapters should have helped you identify what will be needed for your business to start, and then to succeed. The next step is to ensure that you have enough money to support both you and your enterprise...


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