Xpand Scheme Grants for Small Businesses in Dorset

UPDATE: 07/03/2007 - This scheme is no longer running however this resource will be continue to be available for future reference.

If you have been considering that new website or upgrading your current site to have advanced features such as ecommerce and content management, there’s a very good possibility Xpand will pay for half of it.

Essentially, as a small business employing less than 250 you may be eligible to receive 50% matched funding up to the value of £2,500 towards the development or upgrade of your IT / E-commerce infrastructure.

There requirements to be eligible are as follows:
1) You have or are in the process of acquiring a broadband internet connection
2) Are a small business located in Dorset
3) Has been trading for a year or more
4) Does not have an annual turnover exceeding 40 million Euro

Moov2 have been working closely with our clients since this announcement to identify the areas of their business that could benefit from development taking advantage of this new scheme and would like to offer you the same support.

If you are interested in receiving a grant to help fund your IT / E-commerce, contact us and we will walk you through the steps of applying for the grant.

Moov2 can also help you in the following ways:

• Supply of a broadband internet connection as a Zen Internet Partner http://www.broadbanddorset.co.uk
• Identification of your business needs and Web / E-commerce opportunities available
• Assistance in the preparation of your business case and project specification / costs for your grant application
• Support at application meetings if successful
• Development services in line with the application grant specification and assistance with any grant requirements

Take advantage of this government funding while it’s still available.