SMEs – Fortnightly Wrap Up
An update for SMEs on events and grants announced in the last fortnight.
Fortnight commencing 22nd July 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. We will be taking a break for the rest of August with this Wrap up but rest assured we are still here to assist 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 some here:
Funding Information : here you will find a summary of all the funding supports available to you - Enterprise Ireland Funding Supports
Upcoming Webinar series on Exporting. “Enterprise Ireland are presenting a series of workshops to demonstrate and promote ways to overcome the challenges of the pandemic by understanding overseas business cultures, building digital capabilities for selling and developing customer, distributor and/or partner relationships”. - Enterprise Ireland Exporter Assistance
Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme launched – for more details on this innovative programme see attached: Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme
FUNDING
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.
OTHER ITEMS
SFA – Small Firms Association Have a list Webinars and upcoming events on their website - Webinars | SFA Ireland
IT Sligo, funding received to help SMEs scale up – exciting times in the North West see the link for more information IT Sligo calls for SMEs looking to expand
Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021 – progressing through the Dáil and Seanad – watch this space for more information in due course
ISME - Return to work protocols In the current climate this session on the 13th of August will be of interest to many of our readers.
Trade and Sustainable Development Open Consultation on the European Commission’s 15-Point Action Plan on Trade and Sustainable Development. The deadline for submissions is 31 October 2021. European Commission Public Consultation
ISME launched SME Portal to help consumers support local businesses this summer - ISME Shop LocalFortnight commencing 8th 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