Faster Business Connections for Havering

Business in Havering is about to get faster

​Small businesses in Havering can get their broadband connections up to speed by taking advantage of a new voucher scheme.

Havering Council is encouraging business owners to apply for the scheme, which will allow eligible businesses to receive a grant of up to £3,000 each to cover the costs of installing faster and better broadband. Better broadband will give businesses the chance to provide faster service and increased reliability.

 

The funding comes from the Government’s £150 million “Super Connected Cities” programme and is an integral part of the Government’s offer to small businesses.

 

Those who take up the offer could benefit from:
• A flexible ‘cloud’ storage system, saving businesses money on buying server hardware and allowing staff to access all files and applications on the go
• Fast connection allowing really quick data transfer
• The ability to send big files quickly and securely
• Customer and supplier management systems will work better and be more accessible
• Reliable video conferencing

 

Councillor Robert Benham, Cabinet Member for Environment, said:

 

“I’d like to urge all those who think they may be eligible, to take up this fantastic offer to get better, faster broadband connections. When it comes to broadband, it really is a case of go fast or go home.”

 

Businesses can access a range of business related information and advice on the dedicated Business webpages where more detail about the voucher scheme is available; visit the business web page.