New advisors on Enterpise Nation Marketplace Growth Voucher Scheme

SouthWestfd are delighted to have been accepted as advisors on the Enterprise Nation Marketplace and Growth Vouchers Scheme.

What is the scheme about?

The Enterprise Nation Marketplace is part of the government’s £30m Growth Vouchers programme, recently launched. The programme is a research project to test how best to help small businesses grow through the use of subsidised business advice.

How do I apply?

Businesses looking for advice can apply to the programme online and they will be randomly assigned to an online questionnaire or face-to-face business advice assessment.

Some businesses will be randomly chosen to get a voucher for up to £2,000 to help pay for business support in one of the specialist areas. You’ll have to match the amount with your own funds.

What can I use the vouchers for?

Growth Vouchers should be used for strategic advice, so the activities funded by the scheme should result in securing long-term change in the business, its operations and its capabilities.

Once you have your voucher please contact us to discuss how we help move your business forward.

Here’s some examples of how we can help your business:

• A financial healthcheck – consultancy to review the financial health of your business and developing a strategy for growth
• Financial planning, creditworthiness and investment-readiness
• Cashflow and credit management
• Basic business planning for debt finance
• Enhanced business planning and evaluation for equity finance
• Strategic management accounting

Download the Enterprise Nation Marketplace information sheet to give you more details of the scheme and how to apply.