SMEs – Fortnightly Wrap Up
An update for SMEs on events and grants announced in the last fortnight.
Fortnight commencing 24th June 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of the WMC “Fortnightly Wrap Up” blog.
We have gathered 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. Reach out to Michelle or John for a discussion on how they can help you.
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
FUNDING
An article here from Capitalflow on their bridging loan options: Capitalflow bridging-loan
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 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.
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.
On 24th of June Community Finance Ireland announced a £/€10 million All-Island Recovery Loan Fund, its first all-island loan scheme. The fund will offer flexible loans of £10,000-£250,000 (NI) and €10,000 to €500,000 (RoI) to community sector organisations including faith-based groups, sports clubs and social enterprises. For more information see the link: Community Finance Ireland
OTHER ITEMS
· SFA – Small Firms Association Have a list Webinars and upcoming events on their website - Webinars | SFA Ireland
· Technology Gateway and Food Tech – an interesting article looking at research and development supports. Technology Gateway
· Chambers Ireland is hosting a webinar - Toolkit for Business on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This is a topical at present. It will be a practical guide is for businesses of all sizes across Ireland who wish to begin incorporating the Goals into their company. Chambers Ireland Event 15th July 2021
· Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment July Newsletter now available, see the link: DETE July 2021
CONTACT US
For further guidance on how to avail of all the supports your business is eligible for, contact us at info@walshemanagementconsultants.ie