Guide to Sources of small business finance in the West Midlands

The guide to 'Sources of Small Business Finance in the West Midlands' is a listing of the most prominent sources of grants, loans or other finance that can help new or small businesses to start-up or grow in this region.

It is updated during the year to add new schemes and remove others that are no longer available. However, the criteria of certain grant or loan schemes can change rapidly, so please be aware that you should seek advice from a business adviser at an enterprise agency or through Business Link West Midlands on 0845 113 1234.

This guide is aimed particularly at small and new businesses, but it includes information about sources of finance that will be of interest to larger or established firms.

For an even wider range of information on sources of finance please consult the internet based resource created by Advantage West Midlands. The website www.westmidlandsfinance.com  can enable business owners seeking finance to search a large database of finance providers such as banks, venture capital companies and government grant schemes.

Finance Guide January 2010