 Website Funding
There are many initiatives set up by many different bodies, all of which can assist in getting your business online. Charities, Councils, the Government, and even the EC have made funding available to your business in the form of various grants and loans. This has been the case since the start of the ecommerce boom and is likely to continue for some time.
These days it is widely accepted that a simple web presence can help the most diverse forms of business, even without opting for a full ecommerce solution. This is why there is so much funding available. Economists realise the importance of having a web site, the likelihood of increased business, and therefore the benefit to the economy as a result.
This funding is available for any business, existing or start up, and many different sources may provide funding for one or both areas.
New Business
There is an abundance of support and information available for new business startups in Scotland.
Scottish Enterprise is a great place to start. This web site is a portal to a huge amount of information for business startups. In addition to funding, there is plenty of other information relevant to a new business.
The Princes Scottish Youth Business Trust - Is a charity devoted to providing support and advice to 18-30 year old business start-ups in Scotland.
Shell Livewire - An initiative set up to assist 16-30 year olds start up and run their own business. |
Other Assisstance Available
Business Link is a source of practical advice for businesses, including a comprehensive database of grants and other support.
Regional Selective Assisstance is available for projects that will create or safeguard jobs within your company.
The Business Gateway - Provides business information, including advice on funding.
Grants Online - Information regarding grants available from the government and the EU.
Non Profit And Charities
We offer a 20% discount to charities and non-profit organisations.
Awards For All - Grants for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.
Clore Duffield Foundation - Provides grants for arts, education and other cultural areas.
Access Funds are available to British non profit organisations.
The Big Lottery Fund is the largest distributor of Lottery grants in the UK.
The Governemnt Funding web site provides information on grants available from the UK government for non-profit organisations and charities. |
