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Business Debt Advice
The business debt helpline provides help, information and resources to businesses to help them manage their finances. If you are struggling with rising business costs, you can access free and independent debt advice over the phone and online. You can call the freephone number 0800 197 6026 and speak to an expert or alternatively, the site has a range of online help, including a live webchat facility, factsheets, FAQs, sample letters, a budgeting tool and guidance on how to prioritise debts.
Start Up Loans - Small Business
A government funded scheme to provide advice, loans of up to £25,000 and mentoring to startup businesses.
Find a Grant Service for Accessing Government Support
The government’s new ‘Find a Grant’ service will make it easier for organisations to find grants and cut time spent on grant applications.
Each year the government awards over £50 billion in general grant funding. The service offers a free central place for businesses, individuals and organisations to find and apply for government grants.
Rural England Prosperity Fund - Somerset
Businesses and organisations in Somerset could be eligible for capital funding grants aimed at supporting businesses and community infrastructure in rural areas. The Rural England Prosperity Fund provides capital funding to:
- support new and existing rural businesses to develop new products and facilities that will be of wider benefit to the local economy. This includes farm businesses looking to diversify income streams, but not into food and drink.
- support new and improved community infrastructure, providing essential community services and assets for local people and businesses to benefit the local economy. Projects must be in a rural area.
North Devon Business Boost
North Devon+ announced the latest round of business support packages. The programme is the second phase of their successful Business BOOST programme, which has already supported 128 businesses across a variety of different business sectors.
The Business BOOST programme will be funded by both local authorities through grants from central governments UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKPSF). The scheme is aimed at small and micro businesses, with up to 50 employees and a turnover of less than £10m. Phase two will continue to provide free one to one business support tailored to the needs of their business. As well as working with a business advisor, entrepreneurs may also be eligible for a small business support grant of up to £1,500 subject to qualifying criteria and available funding.
For more information on the programme and to book an appointment please contact: info@northdevonplus.co.uk quoting Business Boost, your name and contact details.
Town Centre Enhancement Scheme from North Devon Council
North Devon Council have launched a new Town Centre Enhancement Scheme, which will award small grants to support existing businesses that would like to replace, improve or carry out repairs to their shop fronts or any other potential enhancement projects. The grant can be used for small repair or improvement projects such as painting, decorating. fascia repairs, signage improvements, guttering, and lighting improvements etc. with the aim of improving the appearance of town centres. The funding for capital works to commercial premises in the centre of Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe, Combe Martin, Lynton & Lynmouth and South Molton. Other North Devon locations may be considered if funds allow. You can apply for up to 50% of the total eligible project costs with a maximum grant set at £2,000. Micro, small business, charities and social enterprises are eligible. Retail, cafe, pubs, restaurants, financial/professional services, tourism and leisure are all eligible. Applicants can be the freehold owner or lessee of the building.
Somerset County Council 'Go Green' Scheme & Green Business Grants
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Business Debt Advice
The business debt helpline provides help, information and resources to businesses to help them manage their finances. If you are struggling with rising business costs, you can access free and independent debt advice over the phone and online. You can call the freephone number 0800 197 6026 and speak to an expert or alternatively, the site has a range of online help, including a live webchat facility, factsheets, FAQs, sample letters, a budgeting tool and guidance on how to prioritise debts.
