SMEs – Fortnightly Wrap Up
An update for SMEs on events and grants announced in the last fortnight.
SMEs – Fortnightly Wrap Up
Welcome to the latest 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.
ENTERPRISE IRELAND SUMMARY
Enterprise Ireland’s have many offerings to support business we have highlighted 3 here:
· Funding Information : here you will find a summary of all the funding supports available to you - Enterprise Ireland Funding Supports
· Events spanning webinars, courses and Masterclasses are located here: Enterprise Ireland Events
· ** Closing today ** Last call for applications to this program from Enterprise Ireland which supports organisations looking to expand in to Europe Enterprise-ireland - Enter the eurozone
FUNDING
Covid 19 Loan from Microfinance Ireland - Microfinanceireland - Covid19
SBCI Covid-19 Working Capital Scheme is offered in partnership with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and is supported by the InnovFin SME Guarantee Facility with the financial backing of the European Union under Horizon 2020 Financial Instruments. See the link for detailed information on who can apply, the criteria and other key information. Covid 19 Working Capital Loan Scheme
Invoice Fair are 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.
The Department of Finance announced the Business Resumption Support Scheme (BRSS) which will be available from September 2021 and will offer cash to vulnerable but viable businesses.
The Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland have launched a new guide SME Banking Supports – through COVID Recovery and Beyond and have put a recorded webinar on their site to help SMEs navigate the banking supports available. Both are available BPFI - Supports for businesses
OTHER ITEMS
SFA – Small Firms Association Have a list Webinars and upcoming events on their website - Webinars | SFA Ireland
European Law Academy Course This online course will provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of WTO and EU trade law as well as EU investment law. This may be of interest to some of our readers looking to broaden their horizons.
ISME Back in Business Programme – “The program aims to provide the right tools and skills to help SMEs grow their business, and develop key leadership capabilities, which will allow them to contribute more positively towards the Irish economy.” See attached link for more information. ISME Back in Business Program
CCTV & GDPR Webinar from ISME: This is a very timely and topical area of focus for many SMEs. See the link for details of the webinar. CCTV & GDPR webinar
IBEC - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are getting more and more attention in all industries and sectors. IBEC are holding an event to dispel some of the mystery around ESG online on 01 July 2021 for more details see link : IBEC - ESG Webinar
Webinar on the Unfair Trading Practices Regulations. These were signed into law in April 2021 by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.The guest speaker is Ms Christine Tacon, CBE, who was the UK's first Groceries Code Adjudicator and has been awarded a CBE for her services to agriculture. Food Ombudsman Webinar
CONTACT US
For further guidance on how to avail of all the supports your business is eligible for, contact us at info@walshemanagementconsultants.ie