Could your business benefit from a digital boost?

Did you know there is more free help available from the Scottish Government to help businesses become more competitive, productive, resilient and drive forward Scotland’s economic recovery?

The DigitalBoost Development Grant Fund offers small to medium-sized businesses grants, on a 50/50 investment basis, worth between £2,500 and £20,000.

The fund has already helped more than 2,200 businesses, from all sectors across Scotland, invest in hardware, business management software, e-commerce and data analytics. This additional investment will allow businesses to access expert advice on how to adopt the technology and skills needed to increase their competitiveness, productivity and resilience.

A further £25 million has been added to the DigitalBoost Development Grant funding, with applications assessed on a chronological basis so if you think your business would benefit, get your applications in as soon as possible.

The grant can be used for a wide variety of purposes including moving your business online, reducing non-staff costs, safeguarding employment, increasing profit or revenues or improving cyber security.

Economy Secretary Kate Forbes said: 'The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated just how important digital technologies are for businesses. I am delighted so many businesses have adapted to working with new technology and innovated how they work at great pace.

'This additional £25 million investment in the DigitalBoost Development Grant fund will support even more businesses to invest in their digital capacity.'