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Support for Merseyside firms bidding for super-growth

A new scheme has been launched to help Merseyside firms accelerate their business.

ProjectEV is an initiative led by the private sector to help 75 enterprises through tailored packages. The scheme is backed by ERDF funding.

Companies selected will be those identified as having the greatest potential for growth and job creation.

They will mentored by experienced entrepreneurs, advisors and partners, with each enterprise receiving a tailored package of financial assistance and business support

To qualify businesses must: • Be based in Merseyside • Employ fewer than 250 full-time employees • Have an annual turnover of under £20m • Have an annual balance sheet of under £20m • Have received no more than £100,000 of publicly funded support in the last three years.

Councillor Nick Small, Liverpool cabinet member for employment, enterprise and skills said: “This is a unique initiative in this country which will have a real impact on creating jobs in the city.

“We want to support ambitious and enterprising businesses who can show they are going to be our ‘super-growth’ companies.

“I would urge those entrepreneurs who qualify to apply for this exciting project – not only will they benefit but it will be great for the city. Our economic future is in their hands.”

Information is available at http://www.projectev.co.uk/apply-now/

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