The new Digital Springboard programme launched by MENTA, on behalf East Suffolk Council, offers free digital support to businesses in East Suffolk who may need help with creating or improving their website, online shop or social media presence.
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What we offer
Offering a range of help & support to businesses like yours in East
Suffolk, the new Digital Springboard will be a welcome boost and support offer
for businesses looking to pivot following the pandemic and needing extra
support to develop their digital ambitions and engagements.
The entirely free service offers an extensive range of online digital
resources, 1-2-1 business support, access to bookable online workshops from
digital trainers, as well as signposting to other forms of support including
access to grants which support digital growth. The programme is available to
all East Suffolk businesses, regardless of whatever stage you and your
businesses are at on your digital journey.
Programme funding
The service has been developed as a business support offer within the East
Suffolk ‘Digital Towns’ project. The project has a core theme of ‘digital
place making’ and aims to support town centres across the district with
the installation of East Suffolk Free WiFi with accompanying data
analytics.
This ambitious programme has been funded by the New Anglia LEP’s
Innovative Projects Fund, the Getting Building Fund and East Suffolk
Council internal funding.
Digital Springboard
Success in numbers
497
Event Attendees
422
Engaged Businesses
207
Businesses supported
Businesses in East Suffolk
Success stories
Let Digital Springboard be part of your success story…
"My Digital Springboard grant has been a catalyst for examining how I can grow my business and is already making a real difference."
Starred Photos
"The Digital Springboard has helped transform my business, given me
insights, help and support as well as a grant towards my plans for a new
website"
Lilac aThyme
"Clearly explained subject to a non social media savvy person. Thank you!" - attended Using Social Media
MP from Rushmere
"It was a great session, with a clear structure, engaging and friendly
presentation-style and a wide range of immediate, easy-to-implement
ideas. Many thanks!"– attended Keeping Safe Online