Government boosts funding for small house builders
Small independent building companies will gain access to a 3bn fund to build thousands of new homes, following the release of the government's latest housing white paper. more»
Grants
Which tax credits and reliefs is my business eligible for?
The UK's entrepreneurial community is simultaneously vibrant, inclusive, and highly competitive thanks in no small part to various tax credits and reliefs. more»
Government cuts red tape for tourism industry
The government has announced a Tourism Action Plan that aims to boost tourism in Britain through deregulatory measures and funding. more»
Securing funding seen as largest barrier for Britain’s female innovators
New research from Innovate UK has found that just 14 per cent of applications for innovation funding since 2013 have been from women, as females face growing barriers to innovation. more»
Innovate UK launches 1.2m fund to get small firms thinking globally
The fund will help small business owners travel overseas and build networks of international partners, and set up commercial and development research initiatives to test how innovative new products translate to different markets. more»
What’s out there for tech startups seeking grant funding?
By approaching grants as part of a balanced funding strategy however, and being honest about how it fits with your ambitions, many tech startups could benefit hugely from the process, if not the cash. more»
Micro firms struggling to access proof of concept financial support
Keeping up to date with the complex variety of available funding sources is a significant problem for those UK micro business owners looking for financial support to prove that new products work, according to a new report from Innovate UK. more»
The Budget 2016: Government commits to helping benefit claimants start and grow enterprises
Freelancers and contractors in receipt of working tax credits are to receive access to business support and mentoring under new plans unveiled in George Osborne's 2016 Budget. more»
Un-packaging government jargon for new entrepreneurs
As the owner of a young, exciting company it can be frustrating when getting support and advice involves working your way through a plethora of difficult and unfamiliar terms and tick boxes. more»
National grants: A guide to what’s out there?
According to the online database GRANTfinder, there are more than 650 UK government grants that have a national focus, administered by a wide range of departments. Business Advice has hand-picked a selection that we think are most relevant, and will most intrigue and excite the country's micro business community. more»
