LEADING SUPPORT ORGANISATION
Supporting ambitious high-growth businesses across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire by providing them with the knowledge, investment and capacity to scale-up through embracing new technologies.
BENEFITS
Once you've signed up, our Technology Advisers will be able to get to know how your business operates and gain an understanding of your technology requirements and needs as well as the following...
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Help your business make informed and considered decisions about technology investments
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Look at the impact of investments and what it will mean for your business
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Help you gain a better understanding and improve your knowledge when choosing a solution, developer, or system provider
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Ensure your digital solutions meet the desired performance and functionality needed for future growth
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Help you maximise the solutions you already have
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Provide impartial advice and guidance
The project is available to SMEs that have experienced barriers to growth through lack of finance, staff resources or expertise in new technologies. This is suitable for a business already embracing digital technologies and who wants wants to take the next step to scale-up.
To be eligible for support, your business must demonstrate one or more of the following criteria:
Businesses will be delivering 20% annual growth (Headcount or Sales) and forecasting continued growth, markets served will be fast-growing. Opportunities to exploit/develop IP and innovation through technology should be identified.
Businesses will be delivering 20% annual growth (Headcount or Sales) serving established markets. They will need to demonstrate their ability to invest in a digital/ technology growth plan and have the team infrastructure to support their plans.
Businesses must have been trading for 12 months or more. Should be employing 5 staff (including directors) or have a growth plan to do so within 12 months. We expect businesses will be reporting sales of £100,000 or more and be forecasting 20% annual growth in their next financial year (Headcount or Sales).
Are you already using digital technologies to drive growth or are open to exploring how they can benefit your business?
Are your people involved in and can they understand how they contribute towards the success and future of the business by embracing digital technology? Can they see personal development potential through strategic change?
Does your management team share a desire for growth? Do they embrace challenges and empower teams to provide solutions and innovation? Are they aware of their team's capabilities and seek external support where needed?
Can your business demonstrate consistent delivery of product and project? Do you maintain clear and accessible, value-driven processes?
