Each BSS project delivers a complete business solution in any of the above business disciplines.

HOW DOES THE BUSINESS SUPPORT SCHEME WORK?

Once you have applied for assistance under the BSS, the scheme manager will arrange for a business development consultant (BDC) to visit you to carry out a free of charge strategic review of your business. This review will be made available to you in the form of a report, which is yours to keep.

If you wish to proceed with a BSS project, you will need to select a project consultant from the consultants list. A copy of the BDC’s report will be sent to the scheme manager BSS who will ensure adherence to all requirements.

NOTE: The business development consultant and any project consultant subsequently appointed are independent contractors and are not employees of the Government Department. The Department will not be a party to any subsequent contract entered into between the business and project consultant.

The consultant will then work with you in order to formulate a detailed project, and to produce an agreed contract.

The BSS Manager will approve the contract, and be available to help at all times.

Once complete the Government will pay 50% of the cost of the project to a maximum of £4,500 assistance. You will pay the other 50%. No payment will be made until you are satisfied with the work carried out.

Further details of the scheme may be obtained from:

Business Support Scheme Manager
Department of Economic Development
St George’s Court
Upper Church Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 1EX
Telephone: +44 1624 682360
Email: support@bss.gov.im