Business start up grants

[amber2007]

Has anyone had a grant to set up there business or know anything about them please xx

 

[Kawaii]

I have been accepted for a loan from a company called School for Startups. If you would prefer a grant then you could try the Princes Trust.

 

[amber2007]

I have been accepted for a loan from a company called School for Startups. If you would prefer a grant then you could try the Princes Trust.

was this easy to get and same as normal type loan like repayment terms

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[Min]

Hi

I had one, it took two interviews, a detailed business plan, plus other paperwork like income n expenditure for the home/family then one for the business as I was going to be a sole trader, list if the items you wanted to buy with the grant and how they will help the business. It's not easy as so many people are applying.

Anyway I got a grant for almost 1k and cos sweet squared was out of stock - I could not buy the items in two months, I lost it!!!!!!!!! Im still sore about that.

I then reapplied and got it for different items from a different company.
It's tough getting a grant but if it was not, people would take advantage.

I don't know where else people find grants from - I called the council for mine, they gave me a number for a company they give money to do grants on their behalf.

 

[Kawaii]

was this easy to get and same as normal type loan like repayment terms

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I found the process to be good. I had to submit a cash flow which was challenging but they go through it with you over the phone. The loan has low interest which is why I went for it. The company also gives you your own mentor and mine has been great so far. I'm going to a business boot camp day in November and I can't wait. Xx