The Chairman of the Stockport area of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is supporting the new Pioneer 10 support programme.
Brian Bradley, a partner at Clarke Nicklin accountancy practice, has seen first hand the exciting and innovative companies that are popping up all over Stockport.
This trend of new innovative businesses setting up locally was noticed by Stockport Business Awards judges; with the Most Promising Young Business category being the most hotly contested this year.
Brian explains: “Since 2014 Stockport Business and Innovation Centre (SBIC) have run SPARK, a dragons den style competition where the winner receives a fantastic package of support to help them launch their company. Clarke Nicklin have been on the judging panel each year and we’ve witnessed some fantastic new businesses being born.
“This year SBIC have re-launched the initiative as Pioneer 10. It is now an intensive programme of free tools and support where fledgling businesses have the opportunity to attend workshops led by business experts and get selected to receive one-to-one coaching.
“Ultimately, ‘the Pioneer’ will win the extensive, long term business support package worth £15k!
“It truly is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed and I urge all aspiring entrepreneurs with a bright idea to get involved”.
If you own a business which is innovating by developing new products, processes or services then you can be eligible for R&D Tax Credits (a cash payment or tax deduction from HMRC). Ask your accountant about it, you’ll be surprised how many businesses are unaware that they qualify!