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Businesses looking to expand in 2017 are being urged to take advantage of the new Lincolnshire Growth Hub Business Growth Grant scheme to contribute to the cost of a strategic review from chartered accountants Duncan & Toplis. Pictured: Damon Brain, Director at Duncan & Toplis and Alison Rex, who leads the firm's Business Improvement and Growth Acceleration (BIGA) service.

Think Strategy With a Review to Kick Off 2017

Businesses looking to expand in 2017 are being urged to take advantage of a new grant scheme to contribute to the cost of a strategic review from chartered accountants Duncan & Toplis.

The Lincolnshire Growth Hub Business Growth Grant is primarily aimed at the business to business (B2B) sector and will prioritise those operating in the following sectors: food & drink production, manufacturing/engineering, transport/logistics, the visitor economy, healthcare and renewables.

The leading East Midlands firm offers a Business Improvement and Growth Acceleration (BIGA) service which comprises a comprehensive independent review of a business’s operations resulting in a bespoke report and clear strategy to guide the business forward.

Damon Brain, Director at Duncan & Toplis said: “This is a chance for businesses who have been harbouring ambitions to grow to finally grasp the nettle and make that change right from the start of 2017.”

“If there are ways to do things differently in your business, or are there opportunities to launch new products and services then this could be the way to proceed. The reviews typically cost between £1,500 and £3,000, however the return on investment could prove to be significantly more.”

Alison Rex, who leads the BIGA reviews, said: “The grant is aimed at businesses trading for more than 12 months who want to expand and bring new products or services to market or create two or more jobs.

“It can also be used to bring something new to the business. This could take the form of a large purchase or operational improvements.”

Alison adds that the grants are divided into small and large categories. Small grants are between £500 and £2,999 with 50% of the project cost being provided by the business and 50% by the grant. The large grants are between £3,000 and £10,000 with 70% of the project cost being provided by the business and 30% by the grant.

“Duncan & Toplis can ensure you have advice and guidance from experienced professionals to help you take your business to the next level.”

For more information about the grants and BIGA service, call 01522 507000 or email businessgrowth@duntop.co.uk for a no-obligation, free consultation. Or download a brochure from: http://www.duntop.co.uk/services/specialist-services/business-improvement-and-growth-acceleration-biga

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Notes to editors:
Duncan & Toplis was established in 1925 and has since grown into one of the largest independent firms of chartered accountants in the Midlands.
• The company appears in the top 40 UK accountancy practices list published by Accountancy Age.
• Duncan & Toplis was named ICAEW East Midlands Medium Accountancy Firm of the Year in March 2014, 2015 and 2016.
• The company has 11 offices throughout the East Midlands: in Boston, Grantham, Lincoln, Loughborough, Louth, Melton Mowbray, Newark, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding and Stamford.
• Duncan & Toplis offers a wide range of services to small and large-sized family businesses, from accountancy, audit and tax to payroll, human resources and computer services.
• The business employs around 370 staff, of whom 85 are currently engaged in professional training.
• Duncan & Toplis is a member of Kreston International, the global network of independent accounting firms. Kreston UK, a brand representing firms based in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man, provides national coverage, a resource of over 1,950 professional and support staff and generates annual fee revenues of £122m. As a combined organisation, it would rank as the 11th largest UK firm.

For media information please contact:
Mike Shields
Shooting Star
01522 528540
mike@weareshootingstar.co.uk
[Duncan158BIGA]

 


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