Managing Finance and Cashflow
Impartial Support and Financial Guidance
The Business Growth Hub remains #HereForBusiness offering support and guidance to organisations on the current challenges and market changes relating to COVID-19.
• Businesses located across Greater Manchester and Lancashire can obtain fully-funded support from the Growth Hub’s Access to Finance team.
• If you are based in the North West, GC Business Finance can provide loans and equity investment including the latest CBILS funding. For more information on all business loans provided by GC Business Finance please click here. For further information on GC Business Finance CBILS loans, eligibility and how to apply please click here.
• If you are Self-Employed, the Greater Manchester EnterprisingYou programme can offer expertise and advice. Find out more here.
COVID-19 Finance
Our rundown of the latest finance and funding packages for businesses impacted by COVID-19
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COVID-19 Grant support
Guide to the different grants available at a national and local level for businesses affected by coronavirus restrictions
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Find out the latest information about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for UK employers.
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Self-employed support package
Support available up to April 2021 for freelancers and the self-employed impacted by COVID-19.
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How to manage debt during COVID-19
Practical actions you can take to avoid defaulting on debt payments and to effectively plan to repay any debt incurred
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Applying for CBILS
Expert guidance on packaging your CBILs application for success
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BBLS – what you need to know
Breaking down the Bounce Back Loan Scheme
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Finance in the Spotlight
CBILS vs BBLS - Comparing the two schemes
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General Export Facility (GEF)
New guarantee scheme was launched in December to provide SMEs with export finance up to the value of £25 million and help them recover from COVID-19.
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Innovate to recover
Explore the synergies between finance and corporate innovation as the foundation of the UK’s COVID-19 recovery
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Green finance in the spotlight
Our Access to Finance Lead examines what you should include in your business plan to secure investment in the cleantech sector
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Green Home Grants
Expert guidance on how the new scheme works and can be used by SME energy installation firms
Read moreGrant Funding
Manufacturing Growth Fund
Manufacturers with a new project valued at around £10-15K can access a grant of 36%
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Innovation Vouchers
Apply for up to £5k funding to accelerate the development of innovative products and services
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Energy Efficiency Grant
Get the funding you need to upgrade your lighting or equipment, slash your energy bills and reduce your environmental impact
Access fundingMore information is available on the UK Government’s Coronavirus Business Support website. For more personalised advice call us on: 0161 237 4128 or email us at: BGH@growthco.uk
The information provided is meant as a general guide only rather than advice or assurance. GC Business Growth Hub does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information and professional guidance should be sought on all aspects of business planning and responses to the coronavirus. Use of this guide and toolkit are entirely at the risk of the user. Any hyperlinks from this document are to external resources not connected to the GC Business Growth Hub and The Growth Company is not responsible for the content within any hyperlinked site.