Blog post -
Workshops give support to business
Small and medium-sized companies are being invited to a series of one-day workshops around the country on government support for business R&D and innovation. The free workshops are for SMEs and their professional advisors.
Areas covered include:
- using R&D tax credit relief to invest more in R&D
- planning for the reduced (10 per cent) rate of corporation tax on profits attributable to patents, the Patent Box
- using R&D grants available
- networking with peers in R&D
- using government procurement opportunities for R&D
- maximising Intellectual Property for competitive advantage
- using design to add value and help businesses grow
Each session will allow time for questions, and stands are also staffed by experts who are available to talk.
The workshops are organized by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).
To book, go to the BIS website. Alternatively, visit business training and networking events near you, where information is available by location. Questions about booking can also be made to andrew.culley@bis.gsi.gov.uk or on Tel 0207 215 5462.
Venues:
East
December 5
Norwich
London and South East
December 12
London
Midlands
January 16
Birmingham
North-East
January 30
Newcastle
North-West
February 13
Warrington
Solent and South
February 20
Southampton
Wales
March 6
Cardiff
A link to the booking site will be available shortly.
Scotland
March 20
Inverness
Further information and a link to the booking site will be available shortly.
- The workshops are part of the Business in You campaign - a partnership between private enterprise and Government to highlight support for start-ups and growing businesses and encourage entrepreneurial spirit.
Visit the Business in you website
- A webinar covering the material in the workshops will be available on the HMRC website shortly.
Visit HM Revenue & Customs pre-recorded webinars. It will be listed under "Other help and support"
