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<p> </p><p>We continue to work hard to provide the right support to make life easier
for all people setting up and growing a business, including disabled people.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/business" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/business</a>
is the home for Government services and information online. One of the tools available
is the 'Business Finance and Support Finder;' that can provide a customised source
of government backed support and finance for business. The website <a href="http://www.greatbusiness.gov.uk/"
target="_blank">www.greatbusiness.gov.uk</a> also provides support and advice for
anyone trying to grow a business as well as for entrepreneurs starting out.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>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: 19 loans
worth a total of £53,855have been drawn down in Kilmarncock and Loudoun to date.</p><p>
</p><p> </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 March 2014, 7,420
disabled people (or a total of 40,420) had started a new business with the help of
the NEA.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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