The Business Start-Up grant of up to £1,000 is available on a 50/50 match-funded basis. To be eligible you should either be starting a company or have been trading for less than 6 months. Covers the following business types: Sole Trader, Partnership, Limited Company or Social Enterprise/Community Interest Company (CIC).

The following exclusions apply: pawn brokers, adult/private shops, betting shops, charity shops, vaping shops, licensed premises, national and international chain stores.

Eligible expenditure includes:

• Capital assets such as plant, equipment or machinery – the grant will not contribute towards costs associated with leased or rented equipment (vehicles, stock and consumables are excluded)
• Office equipment and furniture including purchase of computer systems
• Shop fittings and refurbishment
• Security equipment and installation – external roller shutters will only be supported if planning permission has been obtained
• Business stationery
• Advertising and other marketing costs including web design

The grant will only contribute towards 12 months of on-going costs, e.g. web hosting, licences etc.

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Location: Mansfield

Value: Up to £1k

Deadline: Open

Date Added: 9th October 2020

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