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<p>We are continuing to work hard to provide the right support to make life easier
for everyone who wants to start their own business, including disabled people.</p><p>
</p><p><a href="http://www.greatbusiness.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.greatbusiness.gov.uk</a>
provides support and advice for anyone trying to grow a business as well as for entrepreneurs
starting out. This includes a 'Business Finance and Support Finder' that can provide
a customised source of government backed support and finance for business. In addition
to on-line support, the Business Support Helpline (0300 456 3565) is available to
provide a quick response on queries about starting a business, or a personalised and
in-depth advice service for more complex needs. For those looking for start-up finance
and advice there are Start-Up Loans: 10 loans worth a total of £47,500 have been drawn
down in Windsor to date.</p><p> </p><p>Finally, the New Enterprise Allowance helps
people claiming certain out of work benefits to start up their own business. As of
June 2014, 10,040 disabled people (from a total of 53,350) had started a new business
with the help of the NEA.</p><p> </p>
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