Solutions for Business
On March 17 Mark Prisk, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, announced a streamlined and refocused Solutions for Business portfolio. The range of Solutions for Business products will be rationalised and simplified during this financial year. To keep up to date on what is changing please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/governmentsupport.
Solutions for Business is a package of publicly funded business support products and services designed to help businesses start, grow and succeed.
The right advice, loan or grant – at the right time – can make the world of difference to your business. Solutions for Business products are simple to understand and access, good value for money and directed to where they will have most impact to help businesses grow. They are designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills you need to tackle issues your business might be facing.
Eligible businesses can gain support in areas such as starting up, understanding finance, training and skill development, resource efficiency, exploiting ideas, accessing international opportunities and growing your business. More information on Solutions for Business can be found at www.businesslink.gov.uk/solutions
emda funds and delivers Solutions for Business products and services. The following products are available in the East Midlands:
- Manufacturing Advisory Service East Midlands
- Rural Development Programme for England
- Small Loans for Business
- Understanding Finance for Business
- Collaborative Research and Development
- Coaching for High Growth
- Innovation, Advice and Guidance
- Transformational ICT
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Accessing business support
Business Link is the main gateway to all business support both publicly and privately funded. Business Link Advisers provide independent advice and guidance on the type of business support that will best fit the individual needs of your business.
Visit your local Business Link or alternatively give them a call on 0845 058 6644.
For further information on the Solutions for Business portfolio or the Business Support Strategy for the East Midlands, please click on the links below:
- Business Support Strategy summary document
[File type: PDF, File size: 1.02 MB]
- Solutions for Business: Supporting Success
[File type: PDF, File size: 2.83 MB]
a policy overview and introduction to the ‘Solutions For Business’ brand
- The Economic Drivers of Government Funded Business Support
[File type: PDF, File size: 340 KB]
detailing the economic rationale for the products.

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