Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire

Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.

From:
Department for Business and Trade
Published
20 March 2017
Type of support:
Expertise and advice
Business stage:
Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
Industry:
Construction, Education, Health, Hospitality and catering and IT, digital and creative
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Manufacturing, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
Number of employees:
0 to 9 employees and 10 to 249 employees
Region:
North West

Who it’s for

Small to medium-sized enterprises.

What you can get

The team can provide assistance in the following areas:

  • an assessment of your financial position and funding requirements
  • development of your business plan with financial and other supporting information
  • identification of the finance products that are appropriate for your business, including both debt and equity products
  • coaching and mentoring to develop an investment proposition and pitch presentation
  • introductions to suitable finance providers including NW business angels
  • introductions to other business support and financial service providers
  • support at meetings with lenders and investors

Maximum employees

249

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