SMEs – Fortnightly Wrap Up
An update for SMEs on events and grants announced in the last fortnight.
SMEs – Fortnightly Wrap Up
Fortnight commencing 14th May 2021
Welcome to the current edition of the WMC “Fortnightly Wrap Up” blog.
We have collated information on various supports and new developments, that we hope will be of interest to you.
WMC is an Irish management consultancy bringing strategic, financial, funding and commercial expertise to SMEs when they need it. Feel free to contact us to see how we can assist you today.
GRANTS & SUPPORTS
Brexit is still a concern for many companies, Enterprise Ireland’s Strategic planning grant is available to help you plan a new strategy. Strategic Planning Grant
Skillnet Ireland have issued their May newsletter covering a host of topics: There is a conference tomorrow May 27th on Boosting Business Success. Climate action features too as well as some new launches and selected readings. Newsletter
Enterprise Ireland’s have many offerings to support business we have highlighted 3 here:
· Spotlight on Skills programme is now open for applications – this programme will allow you to develop a company-wide skills plan. Spotlight on Skills
· New portal for entrepreneurs, no matter what stage you are on your journey it will give you a summary of all the supports available. It is an easy to use tool. Enterprise Ireland’s new ‘Start In Ireland’
· Excel at Growth - Building an Innovation Culture to build a future. There will be workshops held in June, Wednesday 2nd June and Thursday 24th June, 2021. Excel at Growth
FUNDING
Microfinance Ireland continue to have micro loans available for smaller enterprises - Business Loans Packages | Loan Packages From Microfinance Ireland
Intertrade Ireland are running the Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition, which helps companies to get investor ready and there is a prize fund of €300,000. Seedcorn | InterTradeIreland **Deadline for applications 1 p.m. 28th of May **
GDPR
EU ARC was set up to provide guidance to SMEs on GDPR. Are you up to date on your GDPR policies and procedures? The ARC is running a survey for you to have your say. EU ARC
FOOD INDUSTRY
There is a Meet the buyer event being run by Enterprise Europe Network and LEO’s on 9th June 2021 – for further details see Food eirEEN Virtual Meet the Buyer & Matchmaking Event 2021 - Home (b2match.io)
Teagasc are running a series of workshops focusing on food innovation, these are virtual events. Food Industry Training - Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority
OTHER ITEMS
11th of May - Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy TD, announced he has secured government approval for the priority drafting of the Companies (Small Company Administrative Rescue Process and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021. The Bill amends the Companies Act 2014 to provide for a new dedicated rescue process for small and micro companies. Government announcement
Bord Bia – new programme on Supply Chain and Account management. It is an 18-month programme with a combination of real-world and academic learning, blending block release modules and continuous project work. Supply Chain
CONTACT US
For further guidance on how to avail of all the supports your business is eligible for, contact us at info@walshemanagementconsultants.ie