51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council has unveiled a package of new funding measures and specialist help to support local businesses.
A combination of business grants and free expert advice will deliver vital support for local businesses across 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute. The programme is funded by the UK Government under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Coordinated by the council’s Business Gateway Team, grants and specialist help includes:
- Small Business Development Grant of up to £5,000
- Business Start-up Grant of up to £500
- Trade Fair, Training or Accreditation Grant of up to £1,000
- Fully funded expert help half a day to two days of support from a subject specialist
- Intensive Support Programme focused on exploiting business opportunities and building resilience
Further information on the full range of support available to 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute’s business sector is available on the council website /business-and-licensing/business-support/financial-support-and-grants-businesses
Councillor Liz McCabe, Policy Lead, Islands and Business Development, said: “Everyone is fully aware of the many challenges our communities and business sectors are currently facing.
“Local businesses are a hugely important lifeline for our communities, not just for the services and products they deliver but for the vital jobs they create and for the wider contribution they make to the health of 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute’s economy.
Whether you’re a new business just starting out or if you are already established, the range of grants and free specialist support offers the opportunity, to further develop your company.â€
The £450,000 programme of support, running over two years, builds on the success of previous council programmes that have helped deliver growth to hundreds of local businesses.