Businesses in Southport can now enjoy discounts of up to £5,000 on new software and free digital advice under a new scheme. 

Help to Grow: Digital launches today (Thursday, 20th January) to support small firms across the UK.

The government initiative – designed to support smaller businesses in adopting digital technologies so they can grow – is now open for applications.

Eligible businesses can receive discounts of up to £5,000 off the retail price of approved Digital Accounting and CRM software from leading technology suppliers.

This software is said to help them to effectively manage their finances and build customer relationships, ultimately levelling up the way businesses are run and helping them to scale up.

From today, businesses can also access practical, specialised support and advice on how to choose the right digital technologies to boost their growth and productivity through a new online platform.

The new Help to Grow: Digital scheme sits alongside the Help to Grow: Management scheme launched in 2021 as part of wider government efforts to back businesses and level up the economy.

Full details here.