Is there a £2,000 grant available for your business?

Would your business benefit from increased profitability, better cash flow forecasting / budgeting or a general strategic review? If so then there is potentially a grant of up to £2,000 available for your business. The Government launched Growth Vouchers last year to help businesses grow during the current difficult financial environment however they are running out fast so time is of the essence to apply.

How do I get a voucher?

If you are an Armstrong Watson client then simply get in touch via email or give us a call and we will help you complete the application. If you are not a client of Armstrong Watson then simply click here to apply online https://www.gov.uk/apply-growth-vouchers

How do I use the vouchers?

If you are successful you will have three months to spend the vouchers. We can talk you through a number of options on how best to use your vouchers to boost your business.

What is the eligibility criteria?

Your business must:

• have 249 employees or fewer (including any employees of companies that own a stake in your business)
• be registered in England
• actively sell goods or services
• be independent (i.e. no more than 25% is owned by other businesses or organisations)
• have a turnover of less than €50 million (approximately £37m)

If you want to secure your £2,000 of vouchers to help boost your business performance before they run out then do get in touch.

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2015.

Grant Smith, Partner