Business finance and support

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Services

1. Write a business plan

   Business plans - download free templates and get help writing a business plan

2. Apply for a Start Up Loan for your business

   Loans and mentoring for people looking to start or grow a business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

3. Get help and support for your business

   Get business support and advice over the phone and online - setting up and running a business

4. Find software for filing company documents

   Find Companies House-recognised filing software to manage your company accounts, returns and tax accounts

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Guidance and regulation

1. Business innovation: what funding you can get and how to apply
   • Detailed guide
   • 16 August 2018
   • Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation
2. Tour Operators Margin Scheme (VAT Notice 709/5)
   • Detailed guide
   • 14 December 2018
   • HM Revenue & Customs
3. Childcare business grants scheme (CBGS) - England
   • Business finance support scheme
   • 22 November 2018
   • Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
4. Enterprise programme for young people - UK
   • Business finance support scheme
   • 27 March 2017
   • Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
5. Business loans, grants and funding - Scotland
   • Business finance support scheme
   • 27 March 2017
   • Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

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News and communications

17 January 2019 — News story

Ideas Mean Business: young innovators enjoy success 6 months on

Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation

1. UK takes centre stage in immersive entertainment revolution
   • 10 January 2019
   • Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation
   • News story
2. Innovation loan recipient Callaly wins coveted industry award
   • 13 December 2018
   • Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation
   • News story
3. £8 million funding scheme for customs intermediaries and traders open
   • 4 December 2018
   • HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs
   • Press release
4. New immersive designs to transform audience experiences
   • 13 November 2018
   • Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation
   • News story

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Policy papers and consultations

1. Qioptiq: £82 million contract win with Ministry of Defence
   • 3 January 2019
   • Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation
   • Case study

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Organisations

1. Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
2. HM Revenue & Customs
3. Companies House
4. HM Treasury

1. Innovate UK