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| We've all heard of Dragon's Den and it is a challenging place to pitch, but it's also a genuine business opportunity to secure investment. In the most recent series, 17 entrepreneurs accepted offers of investment, with plenty more achieving success after taking on board the Dragons' advice. More information |
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The North West Fund is a new £185m evergreen fund for Northwest.
Initially, £170m of The North West Fund will be allocated to 6 Fund Managers, The Fund Managers then have a mandate to invest their allocation into the specific product or sector they manage, before 31st December 2015. The £15m remaining will be available for further allocation and investment through to the end of 2015. More Information |
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Interviews, articles, opinions, videos and podcasts about business development, training, skills, funding and innovation in NW manufacturing. The portal also provides a platform for business people to share ideas and collaborate. More information |
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Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 and 17 year olds
A new grant is offering employers an easy way to take on young apprentices. Over the next 10 weeks the National Apprenticeship Service will provide up to 5,000 Apprenticeship Grants. The grant of £2,500 is to enable employers to offer new Apprenticeship places and take on an unemployed 16 or 17 year old apprentice immediately. The £2,500 grant is in addition to the costs of training which are already met by the National Apprenticeship Service. More information |
Free online course to help smaller firms bid for government contracts
"Winning the Contract" is a nationally available, free, on-line public procurement course which details how government buys goods and services, explains the bidding process, and where to search for Government contracts. The course, designed to help smaller firms bid for the £236 billion of public sector contracts is available by clicking here.
Support North West
The economic downturn is having a real impact on people and businesses across the North West. This website tells you what help is available now and where to find it.
Free help for Maufacturers
Free Manufacturing Review: Small and medium size North West manufacturers have access to a manufacturing review. Experienced Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) practitioners work with you and your teams to review and assess existing working processes and identify the best areas for improvement. Use the MAS review to identify the best areas to realise profitability and productivity improvements, or for benchmarking. More Information
Bolton Business Ventures
If your business is in North Manchester and you have been refused financial assistance from a bank contact Business Finance North West on 01204 391400
Utility Bills
If you think you may be paying too much for your utilities contact an energy consultant and find out if you can save money. Check the FSB Online Directory to find your nearest Energy Consultant.
Business Link
A support, advice and information service funded by the government and managed in the NW by the North West Regional Development Agency. More information