Find funding
Looking for a grant or loan to start or grow your business? Explore your finance options and secure investment for your business.
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Whether you want to extend your premises, take on more staff or improve your facilities, there are many potential sources of funding.
In this section you can also find guidance on managing your finances more effectively to maximise your profit margins.
Top Resources
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The latest advice on COVID-19
Information for UK tourism businesses on the outbreak of COVID-19, including the current situation and links to useful information and advice.
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Understanding your finance options
Learn about the different kinds of finance available and how to get investor ready with this guidance from the British Business Bank.
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Low cost loans for new businesses
Find out about the low-cost, government-backed funding that’s already helped 55,000 start-ups.
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Pricing and charging
How to advertise your prices within the law and the ban on debit and credit card payment charges.
COVID-19 Government financial support
A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses and employees, including:
- Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
- Business Rates Holiday for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure
- Cash Grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure
- Small Business Grant Funding
- Statutory Sick Pay Rebate
- Time to Pay
- COVID-19 Corporate Financing Facility
- VAT Deferral
- Income Tax Deferral for the Self-Employed
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Getting funding
As well as specific funding available for start-ups and rural businesses, loans and grants may also be available for tourism businesses looking to grow.
Understanding your finance options
Learn about the different kinds of finance available and how to get investor ready with this guidance from the British Business Bank.
Low cost loans for new businesses
Find out about the low-cost, government-backed funding that’s already helped 55,000 start-ups.
Finance to grow your small business
Expand your business, hire more staff or fund your next step by borrowing cash from Funding Circle.
More ways to raise cash for your business
Get impartial information and support on raising money from Better Business Finance, set up by some of Britain’s biggest banks.
Responsible loans for your business
Not all lenders are the same; learn about responsible lenders who make fair and affordable loans across the UK.
Funding for rural businesses
Apply for cash from the £138m RDPE LEADER fund that aims to boost rural tourism.
Managing your accounts
Learn what you can and can’t charge for in our Pink Book Online, get to grips with taking card payments and access expert advice on your tax obligations.
Help with tax for self-employed
Get help if you’re running your own business by using these videos, webinars and online courses from HMRC.
Help and support for VAT
Get free help and support for VAT using videos, webinars, online courses and email alerts from HMRC.
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Taking credit and debit cards
Get information about taking payment cards, including cost savings and cash flow benefits.
Pricing and charging
How to advertise your prices within the law and the ban on debit and credit card payment charges.
Cancellations and no-shows
Your rights when a guest cancels and your obligations if you cannot fulfil a booking.
Find local support
Your local Destination Organisation or LEP Growth Hub may be able to help you access funding.
