However fut coins to ensure success we believe such schemes need to be carefully managed so they benefit many, and do not simply add further complexity to what is already a confusing market place for business advice. One means of doing so will be to house start-up loans within the Business Bank, and thereby tie access to advice closely to access to finance.
Growth vouchers could be a promising idea but again how they are delivered will be all important. Experience shows that this will be most effective if put the voucher is put in the hands of businesses themselves so they can choose the best advice available to them, and not in the hands of providers.