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Funding your business or idea

Check the types of business funding available and increase your chances of putting in a successful application.

  1. Preparing for funding

    Information on what you'll need to do to get funding, including writing a business plan, planning your finances and preparing a business pitch.

  2. Ways of funding your business or idea

    Information on different ways of funding an idea or business such as selling shares, using unpaid invoices or things you own.

  3. Search for business funding or advice

    Search for business funding, including grant and loan options available in Scotland.

  4. What happens before you're given funding

    Information on what you'll need to do if you're successful in getting funding, including due diligence.

  5. Further help with funding

    Information on how accountants and corporate finance advisors could help you get funding.

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