SMEs – Fortnightly Wrap Up
An update for SMEs on events and grants announced in the last fortnight.
Fortnight commencing 18th of November 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of the WMC “Fortnightly Wrap Up” blog.
In this latest issue we have gathered information on various supports and upcoming events 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. Reach out to Michelle or John for a discussion on how they can help you.
ENTERPRISE IRELAND SUMMARY
Enterprise Ireland has many offerings to support businesses we have highlighted some here:
Excel at Export Selling Series See this link for a summary of the classes in the series. 14th of December is the next date. As mentioned in our last post, there is a series of webinars available on demand regarding Brexit.
Leadership for Growth “Enterprise Ireland has partnered with the best educators in the world to deliver Leadership 4 Growth, with almost 400 CEOs having participated to date.” Closing date for applications is 12th December 2021 – see the link for more details.
Research and Innovation Information see what options might be available for you in this area. Information is available on supports for companies and for researchers in higher education institutes.
FUNDING
Brexit Impact Loan A medium-term, lower cost scheme to fund working capital and investments for businesses, including primary producers, impacted by Brexit and Covid-19, from Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI)
Thinkbusiness.ie Article A guide to the new SBCI Brexit Impact Loan Scheme for Irish businesses. Linked to the above more information.
SBCI Information For more information on some flexible asset finance funding schemes which are available through the SBCI, including leasing, hire purchase and rental schemes.
Invoice Fair is administering the Covid 19 Credit Guarantee Scheme - COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme - InvoiceFair. They offer up to €1m with funds released within 24 hours of approval.
OTHER ITEMS
Events - Bord Bia Irish Food Seminar 8th of December see the link for details of the upcoming seminar.
Small Business, Technology and Government Grants Webinar 2nd December. “Technology has carried many small businesses through challenging times and now represents a huge opportunity for business recovery and future growth.” SFA Webinar Technology
Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers “The Innovation Voucher scheme run by Enterprise Ireland could provide you with a pathway to solving innovation problems.” See the link for more information.
CONTACT US
For further guidance on how to avail of all the supports your business is eligible for, contact us at info@walshemanagementconsultants.ie