Finding finance

There are limited grants available for new start businesses but loans may be accessible to assist with starting a business.

Start-up loans

We are working in partnership with Business Finance Solutions (part of Manchester Growth Company) to offer Start-up loans from £500 to £25,000 at 6% APR coupled with a package of support that includes:

  • support with business plans and cash flow forecasts
  • start-up workshops and one to one business support
  • a professional business mentoring service, post loan
  • access to free PR services
  • special business offers from partners Intuit, Paypal, eBay and many more