As the economic climate strengthens, government funds are starting to appear as part of a national strategy aimed at boosting economic growth. From now until March 2015, funding has been made available for Oxfordshire SME’s to develop their business.

Vouchers for Innovation and or Growth are available for £500 – £5,000 per voucher. The Innovation Support Vouchers can help you develop your staff through training as well as enabling access to research facilities. To be eligible, organisations must have plans in place to create jobs as a result of using the voucher(s). Organisations that are eligible for this funding will receive up to 50% cash back.

A maximum of £10,000 of Innovation Support Vouchers initially available for each business. What can you use the Innovation Support Voucher For?

Should you wish to develop your staff through training then you can use one of our certified training providers to develop your staff on a wide range of topics which can include: Leadership and management Managing cash flow Export Training Raising Finance Strategic Business Advice Sales & Marketing Making the most of digital technology Recruiting and developing staff Vouchers can also be used to access research facilities (public sector and universities)

Further details available at www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/100974 or to download the PDF visit http://bit.ly/1r177WC

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