Fund Your Business

European and UK Governments advocate the benefits of e-commerce. The result is that there are plenty of funds available for firms seeking to develop their websites, or other IT-related projects.

(PRWEB) December 25, 2004 -- European and UK Governments advocate the benefits of e-commerce. The result is that there are plenty of funds available for firms seeking to develop their websites, or other IT-related projects.

Norma Foster, general manager of n-e-life.com, the North East Regional Portal, explains how you can get your share of the funding.

Never has there been a better time to take advantage of available funding for e-commerce projects. Whether youre a service company needing an updated website, a retailer wanting to sell goods online, or a one-man-band keen to create a website for the first time, there is something available.

One of the best deals currently on offer is a funded initiative called 'Grow Your Business which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund and One NorthEast.

Eligible small and medium-sized businesses across the region can access a minimum of 60% funded support, and in some cases as much as 80%, to help adopt IT and Internet solutions.

So whether you want to create a new website, improve your finance or stock management, develop your production system, create a new customer database, improve networking, or obtain IT advice and support, we can help with advice and funding.

Access to the funding is also very easy and straightforward. But business owners need to act fast as funds are issued on a 'first come first served basis, and numbers are limited.

The government isnt putting this amount of money and effort behind e-commerce for nothing. It knows the economic prosperity and competitiveness of businesses depend on its ability to embrace e-commerce. But it wont last forever. When targets are met the funding will reduce and, in some areas be withdrawn completely. This is why its essential to apply quickly to take advantage of this offer.

If you want to improve your business and help it grow, or if you are considering any IT projects, contact n-e-life.com on (0191) 487 2002. You will even be eligible for a FREE mini website as part of our North East website program, which is already benefiting thousands of small businesses across the region.

"The program is subject to availability and restrictions, so you need to act fast if you want to grow your business. You need to be a business with less than 35 million turnover, less than 250 employees based in the North East of England (Berwick to Guisborough).

The funding is not available for businesses, which have already received more than €100,000 funding in the last three years. Funding of up to 80% is available for rural businesses and 60% for urban businesses. Funding available on most IT, systems and software projects is designed to help your business be more efficient and grow. We cant, however, fund hardware purchases."

To find out more about 'Grow Your Business support packages call 0191 487 2002 or visit www.n-e-life.com.

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