In the 2021/22 budget, Rishi Sunak announced a number of schemes to support small businesses recover from the global pandemic, one of which being Help To Grow: Digital.

What is it?

This Autumn, small businesses will be able to get free impartial advice on how technology can boost their performance through a new online platform.

Eligible businesses will also be able to get a discount of up to 50% on the costs of approved software, worth up to £5,000. Vouchers are initially expected to be available for software that helps businesses:

• build customer relationships and increase sales
• make the most of selling online
• manage their accounts and finances digitally

Who is it for?

All businesses will be able to benefit from free online advice on the platform.

The voucher is expected to be available to UK business that:

• employ between 5 and 249 employees and are registered at Companies House
• have been trading for more than 12 months
• are purchasing the discounted software for the first time

Full details on the businesses and software eligible for the voucher will be published this summer. In the meantime you can register your interest in advance here