North Lanarkshire's Working

The WSLF provides loan finance to new and existing small to medium sized businesses operating in the West of Scotland. The fund aims to help businesses that have a good, viable proposal but have difficulty in raising finance from normal commercial sources.

Loans of up to £50,000 are available. At least 50% of the funding package must be provided by the private sector.

www.wslf.co.uk
email : sharpr@northlan.gov.uk
telephone : 01698 302198
 

The Lanarkshire Business Training Support scheme (LBTS) provides grants to new and existing businesses in North Lanarkshire undertaking training of company personnel.

The aim of the fund is to help small enterprises to grow by raising skill levels and improving competency, thereby increasing productivity and competitiveness. It enables businesses to raise the standard and quality of their products/services, develop their existing customer base or expand in to new markets.

Grants can contribute up to 50% towards total eligible project costs (excluding VAT), up to a maximum grant of £3,000 (minimum grant £245).

email : businesssupport@northlan.gov.uk
telephone: 01698 302198
 

This was introduced in 2008 to reduce the rates burden on small businesses of which the combined rateable value is £25,000 or less.

Combined rateable value:

• Up to £10,000 = 100% relief
• £10,001 - £12,000 = 50% relief
• £12,001 - £25,000 = 25% relief

Each individual property must have a rateable value of less than, or equal to, £18,000.

For more information contact the Rates Department:
Phone: 01698 403903 Email: revenue@northlan.gov.uk