A new fund has been launched to help support Staffordshire Moorlands SMEs on their business growth journey funded by Staffordshire Moorlands UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Overseen by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and Staffordshire County Council, the 'To Thrive' grants of between £2,000 to £5,000 will be available for costs associated with the implementation of plans to achieve business growth.
This can include:
- Purchase of equipment or machinery costing less than £10k
- Website design including online payment facilities
- Review of business strategy
- Computers/laptops for new starters only ie if a new job has been created in the last three months or is going to be created imminently.
To be eligible for the scheme, your business must meet certain criteria including being based in Staffordshire Moorlands, employing fewer than 250 full-time equivalent persons, having an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million euros and/or have an annual balance sheet total not exceeding 43 million euros.
For a full list of criteria, further information and to request an expression of interest form please contact julie.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk
