Access to Finance North West

Manchester Solutions in conjunction with LCDL is offering an excellent opportunity for businesses to receive free finance consultancy support to assist businesses raising finance. Our specialists work on a one to one basis with the businesses to identify the key issues and assist with business plans, financial forecasts and all applications for funding .They also provide access to a wider range of business support services across all sectors .They have a wide and expansive network of providers and funding outlets and cover all corporate finance products available..

Scope/Activity

The project can support any sector and covers the following potential products:-

• Loans
• Venture Capital
• Business Angels
• Cash Flow Finance
• Asset Finance
• Grants Our main restrictions are that the business must be operating in a business to business arena and not retail or internet trading.

What it involves;

The specialist will work with the business offering face to face meetings followed by a full financial appraisal and recommendation. The business will be then set a list of activities to complete and the specialist will work with the business to achieve this. As well as offering all the above services the specialist may also be involved in coach mentoring and advising the business and assistance on implementing change. We also provide access to other support organisation like the:-Manufacturing Advisory Service and UK Trade and Industry programmes and local Growth Hubs .

Eligibility

Any B2B business. Annual turnover not exceeding €50m balance sheet total not exceeding €43m . Is not subject to an EU sector restriction, e.g. agriculture, fisheries, retail, production of synthetic fibres, clothing, and the manufacture of motor vehicles, shipbuilding, coal and steel. A maximum of 250 employees worldwide. Some others may apply please call for clarification