Our Grant Specialists help business owners achieve their goals, they provide practical, expert advice with “hands on” implementation at a cost that small businesses can afford

All Advisers are seasoned and mature business professionals with decades of experience, most often at the board or director level of major companies. They are well trained in working with business owners and take a highly practical approach to solving problems and enhancing your business, working closely with you at each step of the way. Because of our low overheads and efficient network structure we can offer services at only a fraction of the cost of the big consultancy companies.

What does the Grant Specialist Team do?

· They offer a no-win, no fee service with 10% commission on grants obtained

· They advise on all aspects of obtaining a grant. All advice is free

· They research whether a grant is available to you

· They identify the most appropriate grant for you

· They complete the paperwork for you

· They maximise your chance of obtaining a grant

How do the Grant Specialists work at Strategy Consulting?

Our Grant Specialists provide expert advice on grants and loans available to clients. By offering a complete application service package it allows management to benefit from grants without the time commitment involved in the application process. The service is offered throughout England.

Strategy Consulting supply the basic company information to enable a search of relevant grants to be made. A brief report is supplied to Strategy Consulting who forward it to the client. If the client wishes to pursue any of the grants listed, the necessary information for any applications is obtained by telephone calls or by an on-site meeting as appropriate. A draft application is sent to the client for comment and, with the client’s agreement, to contacts within the grant agency for informal opinion. Following feedback, a full application is made.

· We provide free initial consultation

· We provide grant searches

· We work on a no-win, no-fee contract basis (see terms overleaf)

· We work with full confidentiality

Did you know that over 60% of companies are eligible for UK and EU grants?

Over 930 different EU and UK grants and loans are available form over 100 issuing bodies. They provide the cheapest form of finance available to companies, partnerships and individuals. Two grants we typically obtain for our clients are:

Technology Grants

These generous government grants support technology developments by SMEs from the first idea through to commercial launch. On June 1st 2003, they were relaunched with a considerable improvement in terms.

· Research project. For a technical and feasibility study of an innovative idea or new technology. 60% of costs to a grant of £75,000.

· Development Project. For development up to pre-production. 35% up to a grant of £200,000 or £500,000 in exceptional circumstances.

· Micro projects. 50% of eligible costs up to a grant of £20,000.

Export Marketing Grants

These grants are ideal for companies wanting to start exporting or moving into new markets. Grants of 50% of costs are available for up to 10 export markets with a maximum grant of £20,000 each.

Grants pay for detailed research studies of export markets using internal staff or external consultants. Reports are designed to allow companies to develop a knowledge of the market, write a strategy and business plan and produce a list of contacts necessary in establishing commercial links.

Terms

Payment is usually on a no-win, no-fee basis with a commission of 10% plus VAT. All initial meetings and consultations are free and with no obligation. If after receiving the results of the initial grants search, the client wishes to proceed with further research and applications, an administration fee of £250 plus VAT is payable. In the event of any grant application being successful, this fee is deducted from the commission that becomes due.

More information on Business Grants

J. G. Courtney, Chairman
Strategy Consulting Limited
john@strategyconsultinglimited.co.uk

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