Financial Support for Business

Last updated on 2 July 2024.

The challenges faced by UK businesses continue, with supply chain disruption and the rising cost associated with it, along with many other economic challenges such as higher energy costs adding to the problem. Many are also finding getting paid on time difficult, affecting their cash flow reserves. These factors combined are putting businesses under increased pressure.

That’s why back in March 2023 we collaborated with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, The Federation of Small Businesses, Go Get Paid and Zellar to provide a free Financial Support for Businesses webinar.

The webinar provided help, support and guidance to alleviate some of the pressures of running a business. Our panel of experts shared what you can do to help improve and better manage your cash flow, save costs on energy bills, how to access business grants, support with writing business plans, help to understand changes to legislation and tax following the Spring Budget, how to make more sustainable banking decisions and what to do if your business finds itself in financial difficulty.

Key topics covered include:

• Cash flow management, including access to digital solutions to help you get paid on time
• How your bank can help if you are in financial difficulty, including details of trusted third parties who can offer further support and advice
• Changes to legislation and tax following the 2023 Spring Budget, information around how to access business grants and help writing a business plan
• How to reduce energy bills and make your business more sustainable
• Q&A session where our experts answered specific questions from attendees.

Watch the full webinar recording here

Download the webinar event slides (PDF)

• The webinar slides also include useful resources, practical tips and materials to help.