Business Link for Greater Merseyside has extended its 'Growing Business
Merseyside' programme until 31st December. Small and medium sized
businesses based within Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens
and Wirral can obtain up to 40% * funding for I.T. services and consultancy
to support business growth.
Holtnetwork is one of the few leading I.T. services companies to
have been selected by Business Link for Greater Merseyside
as an Approved Supplier for the Objective One funding programme.
Commenting on the programme, Ken Holt, MD of Holtnetwork said, "The
programme has already delivered real benefits and competitive advantage
to Merseyside
businesses. We are very pleased that we can continue to offer our
services to local enterprises."
In addition to providing I.T. services and support, Holtnetwork will
assist companies to complete their funding application, with the entire
project overseen by Business Link for Greater Merseyside.
Companies who are interested in applying for funding or discussing
funding options can contact Holtnetwork directly, either by email
sales@holtnetwork.net or by phone on 0151 214 0024
*Subject to eligibility
Q & A
Enjoy a genuine reduction of up to 40% on the cost of I.T. to your
business.
Holtnetwork have an unbeatable offer to make to small and medium sized
businesses in Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St. Helens and
Wirral. With the help of European funding, we are able to offer subsidised
marketing services to help you increase profits and grow your business.
Who is eligible?
Greater Merseyside based small and medium sized enterprises and individuals
wishing to start their own businesses. See below for the eligible
postcode areas.
Small and medium sized is classed as:
A business with 1-249 employees. Not more than 25% of an SME can be
owned by a company that is not an SME (i.e. has more than 250 employees).
Financial eligibility is as follows:
A small business with 1-49 employees must not have a turnover of more
than 7 million euros (approx £4,410,000 **) or a maximum annual
balance sheet total of 5 million euros (approx £3,150,000**)
A medium sized business with 50-249 employees must not have a turnover
of more than 40 million euros (approx £25,200,000**) or an annual
balance sheet total of 27 million euros (approx £17,010,000**).
What type of project can I use the funding for?
Generally for a project that will help to develop your business, but
is not part of your normal business activity. Holtnetwork will be
able to help you define this more clearly.
How will I know at the beginning of a project how much it
will cost?
The projects that you undertake will be delivered directly by Holtnetwork,
so all financial transactions will be with us. We
will set out our costs and terms of reference before you agree to
the work being undertaken.
How do I claim my 40% contribution?
You don't, GME will pay us 40% of the cost directly upon satisfactory
completion of the project. You will receive an invoice from us for
only 60%. European funding will however not cover the VAT element,
so you will have to pay 100% of the VAT.
What are the payment terms?
The financial arrangements are made directly with Holtnetwork.
We will discuss and agree payment terms with you at the outset
of the project.
How will I know that Holtnetwork is recommending what is
right for my business?
As consultants on the GME Register we have been through a rigorous
accreditation process and all projects will be examined by one of
their Relationship Managers before we can begin. GME will also telephone
you before the start of a project to confirm that you are happy to
go ahead.
How did Holtnetwork become an approved supplier?
To become consultants we had to become accredited through the Small
Business Service (SBS), be on its national register and have successfully
completed the GME tendering process. GME will work constantly with
us to ensure our continued high standards of delivery.
How often can I use the funding?
You can use the funding as many times as you like, for added value
consultancy. We, however, want to make sure your plans are as
complete
as possible from the outset, so we can identify all your issues and
opportunities and maximise the funding available to you.
What can I do if I am unhappy with the service I receive?
If there is a problem then GME are there to help. They will investigate
your case and take the appropriate action. Before you begin a project
they will contact you with details of your point of contact with them.
If you are happy with the service you receive they will be just as
happy to hear from you.
Is there much red tape?
Access to the funding is both easy and speedy as we do most of the
work for you. We complete most of the paperwork and smooth your path
to a successful outcome. We then provide you with marketing solutions
to promote your business - and bill you only for 60% of the cost of
our work! #
How can I get started?
For more information on our service, or to arrange an appointment
to discuss your project, please contact Holtnetwork.
Eligible postcode areas:
L1-9, L11-19, L24, L25 and L27
L10, L26, L28, L32-36
L20-23, L29-31, L37,38, PR8,9
CH60-63, CH41-49
WA9 1-5, WA10 1-6, WA11 7-9, WA12 0
WA12 8&9, WN4 0, WN5 7
**The value of the euro against the pound changes so equivalent sterling
values are approximate only.
#Production costs such as printing, repro, exhibition panel construction
are all excluded from the grant funding.
Holtnetwork offer a direct support number for its customers with maintenance agreements to call on, this ensures that their faults and queries are dealt with fast and efficiently by the right person. Existing customers can call:
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