Starting a Business

Existing Business

Step 1

If you have never run a business before, Busines Link have published a good "No-Nonsense" guide to starting a buinsess.  The Guide consists of six modules so that you can select the ones that are right for you.  They are all available to download below:

Module 1 - Overview
A summary of the material in other modules giving you the basic steps you'll need to take in order to set up your own business.

Module 2 - Is starting a business right for you?
Information and activities to help you decide whether running your own business will suit you.

Module 3 - Planning your business
Planning the practical and legal aspects of your business.

Module 4 - Finding and keeping customers
Researching the market, getting your business offer right and successfully selling to customers.

Module 5 - Managing money
The key skills needed to organise your business finances and how to apply for funding.

Module 6 - Your business plan
Collate the information that you wrote in the worksheets into an essential or comprehensive business plan.

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If you have a good business plan then go straight to Step 3. If you would like help with your business plan please visit the Support and Advice page.

Step 2

Complete your Business Plan.
Contact Oxfordshire Business Enterprises (OBE) for one to one advice on your
business proposal and how to complete
your business plan.

(To arrange call 01295 227082)

Step 3

Apply for the loan. The application form can be completed online or downloaded from the Loan application page.

Apply Here

Step 4

The Fredericks Oxfordshire Client Manager will arrange to meet you in person to discuss your application and business plan.  Repayments terms will be discussed.

Step 5

When all parties are happy, the application will be considered by the lending panel who will make the decision 

Step 6

If the loan is approved and any pre conditions met, paperwork is issued by Fredericks.  Once this is signed and returned, loan funds are disbursed.