BUSINESS: GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

Sir Nicholas Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to simplify support offered to businesses; and if he will make a statement.

Matthew Hancock, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, Minister for Portsmouth: Businesses now have simpler and easier access to business advice and support as a result of steps taken by the Government.

We have brought together all Government advice and support in one place at GREATbusiness.gov.uk. The ‘My Business Support Tool’ helps businesses find the support they need quickly, and businesses can speak to or webchat with a helpline adviser direct using the Business Support helpline.
 
Businesses can also access our new Business Growth Service on the same website, which brings together expert advice to improve and grow in one place, including GrowthAccelerator, the Manufacturing Advisory Service, and export advice and finance.
 
Finally, businesses can now access local support through Growth Hubs which join up local resources.
 
 
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