Funding and cashflow are the lifeblood of any start-up business, covering start-up costs and providing a basis from which you can create sales and make money. Cash is always king (or queen!) in your new business.
There are lots of different sources of funding for start-up businesses, but the options available to you can depend on lots of different factors, such as: the length of time your business has been operating; the sector your business is in (e.g. food and drink, life sciences, services and so on); and where you are based in Scotland (e.g. city centre, rural, with variations of support between different towns and cities).
Here is an overview of some ways to fund your business, and some of the terms you might come across as you start up.