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<p> </p><p>Small businesses are vital to the economy and this Government is supporting
people to start up a business in a number of ways.</p><p> </p><p>The website <a href="http://www.greatbusiness.gov.uk/"
target="_blank">www.greatbusiness.gov.uk</a> provides general support and advice for
entrepreneurs starting out; specific support available in Northern Ireland is available
at <a href="http://www.investni.com/" target="_blank">www.investni.com</a> . We recognise
that a key issue for many start-ups is accessing affordable finance. The British Business
Bank recently published “<em>The Business Finance Guide: A Journey from Start-Up to
Growth</em>” which is available on the British Business Bank Website. It is a unique
guide that sets out the main things to consider and outlines sources of finance available
to businesses – ranging from start-ups to growing businesses.</p><p> </p><p>For those
looking for start up finance and advice there are Start-Up Loans: 24 loans worth over
£100, 000 have been drawn down in Belfast since the scheme began in 2012.</p><p> </p>
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