Despite having now passed the 1-year anniversary of the first UK lockdown, many businesses continue to feel the financial impact of coronavirus. There are still a number of financial support schemes available to help businesses and the self-employed stay afloat and ‘bounce back’ once restrictions are lifted. Here’s a summary of the key business support schemes.
RfM Business Consulting has evolved – it’s time for a brand transformation
One consultant, one area of specialism. So began RfM Business Consulting just over 4 years ago. Fast forward to 2020, the company has grown and changed significantly. It’s also time for a fitting new name: RfM Transform. Managing Director, Tony Backhouse, explains why now is the right time to re-brand.
Coronavirus business support loans and grants – Lender Directory
We have compiled a directory of lenders involved in the government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme including links to the relevant pages of their websites.
Grant Funding Case study: Bay View Childcare
Securing the funding you need to get your growth plans off the ground can be difficult and, where large sums are involved, a daunting prospect. Loans need to be repaid, after all. Grant funding can make a real difference to the success of the project. In our latest case study we detail how, after securing grant funding, Bay View Childcare has been able to grow the business, create jobs and transform young people.
Got plans to grow your business? A Business Growth grant could make it happen.
RfM’s Business Growth consultants like to keep up to date with news from the various grant-awarding bodies across the region. Word has it that a number of Development Funds in Lancashire have money available to give to projects that will create jobs and grow the local economy. We can help businesses to secure grants from these funds and make their plans a reality.
