Whilst these times prove to be difficult for all businesses in the county. I am proud to see 2 new programmes launched to help both businesses and the local community. A few weeks back we saw the launch of the ‘Careers Worcestershire’ helpline. With recent school...
NEW ELEVATE BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Elevate is a new and exciting business support programme recently launched for selected businesses that have growth ambitions throughout Worcestershire. The Elevate Principle Offer is currently being delivered by Kevin Brent from BizSmart with the first Cohort made up...
WBC Blog – Supporting the NHS
We have all seen and heard some amazing stories of how people and organisations are supporting the NHS, by supplying equipment, food, supplies and many other things that are needed in this extraordinary and troubling time. Locally, we have been able to link up...
BCRS Goes Live with Coronavirus Business Loan Scheme in West Midlands
BCRS Business Loans has gone live with the new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) as part of its commitment to supporting businesses in the West Midlands that have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The alternative lender became a delivery...
Listen to the WLEP Coronavirus Business Support Podcast.
“Making Connections” is a new series of podcasts and videos to support businesses in Worcestershire launched by the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP). Watch the below episode, featuring WLEP Chief Executive, Gary Woodman, and Director of Operations,...
Investment Readiness Support Benefits Evesham Marketing Software Business
Through the Investing in Growth programme, SMEs in Worcestershire can had access to access fully funded Investment Readiness support, which helps to guide businesses towards securing investments to initiate expansion projects, through one-to-one consultancy, advice...
£20m to help boost long-term resilience of Coronavirus impact
Government announces £20 million funding for businesses to help boost the UK's resilience to the long-term impact of the coronavirus and other similar situations in the future (Friday 3 April). Grants of up to £50,000 will be available to technology and...
CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOAN SCHEME EXPANDED TO BENEFIT MORE SMALLER BUSINESSES ACROSS THE UK
Personal guarantees cannot be taken for any facilities below £250k Insufficient security no longer a condition to access the scheme Personal guarantees may be required for facilities above £250k but capped at 20% of the outstanding balance after business asset...
Growth Hub Coronavirus Business Support Survey
The Worcestershire Growth Hub would like to hear from businesses in the area on the effects the coronavirus has had on business. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey. Your information will assist us in informing government on how Worcestershire...
WhatsApp Information Service Launched by Government
A new service providing coronavirus information through the app WhatsApp has been launched by government. The new free to use service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), and will further reduce the...
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