SMEs – Fortnightly Wrap Up
An update for SMEs on events and grants announced in the last fortnight.
Fortnight commencing 26th August 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of the WMC “Fortnightly Wrap Up” blog.
We took a break for August and now we are back. As autumn approaches and children return to school and students head off to college you may be reflecting on where you are at with your business. 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 has many offerings to support businesses we have highlighted some here:
Competitive Start Fund Newly launched and open for applications. Closing date is 28th of September. Check out the link for details on workshops being help to support with the application process and for more valuable information.
Enterprise Ireland Events This link provides an overview of all the upcoming events. Items include: Building Innovation & Culture workshop, a Masterclass in Sales Pipeline Management (21st September) and webinars on Brexit to name but a few. Check out the link for further information.
Funding Information : here you will find a summary of all the funding supports available to you - Enterprise Ireland Funding Supports
FUNDING
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.
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.
OTHER ITEMS
ISME - Below you will find links with more information on 2 upcoming events being offered by ISME
o Back to business Mentoring Programme
o Business Accelerator Program
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
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) The September Newsletter is out and some of the topics include: “Unlocking Knowledge Transfer Webinar” and “NSAI seeks cloud-based companies to take part in new EU cybersecurity certification project” DETE Newsletter
Bord Bia is holding numerous events to assist businesses with Brexit. See the link for the September events for times, dates and how to register: Bordbia Upcoming Brexit Events
· SFA – Small Firms Association Have a list Webinars and upcoming events on their website - Webinars | SFA Ireland
CONTACT US
For further guidance on how to avail of all the supports your business is eligible for, contact us at info@walshemanagementconsultants.ie