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Business loans available through the Fredericks Foundation

3 Jun 2015

Businesses finding it difficult to raise funding from traditional lenders can apply to the Fredericks Foundation for up to £10,000 for start-up businesses and up to £20,000 for established firms with a financial track record of at least 3 years.

The fund is open to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies who have unsuccessfully made attempts to raise finance from a bank or other mainstream lender.  Applicants can get support during the application process and, if successful, can receive business mentoring.

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Santander Internship Programme for SMEs

3 Jun 2015

Businesses based in the Bath and North East Somerset area benefit from the large talent pool provided by Bath's two universities, but graduates often lack experience in the workplace, which can make them much less employable. SMEs can struggle to bridge the gap; training employees takes times and money that many businesses don't really have. So why should you hire an intern?

Export Support

Expand the scope of your business beyond the UK

There is plenty of support available to help your business make overseas contacts, and to help your business navigate the legal requirements for overseas trade.

Universal Business Support Service

Businesses and pre-starts in Bath & North East Somerset can now access free expert advice to help them grow and succeed, thanks to a West of England Combined Authority (WECA) initiative, delivered in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council to support businesses in the region. The service is part-funded by WECA and Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Access to Finance

Raising funding for your business

This page lists some sources of alternative finance (financial channels that have emerged outside of the traditional finance system).

An experienced business advisor can help you identify the best funding and finance routes for your business and help you make applications to banks and other organisations / funds.  If you run a business in Bath and North East Somerset you can take advantage of our free business advice service.

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