Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
North City Business Centre
Offers businesses in the area commercial units to rent as well as business support and virtual offices servicesNon-Executive Director Scheme
Invest NI Non-Executive Director (NED) scheme provides Invest NI customers with financial support to engage an experienced NED, who will work with you to accelerate growth and to overcome barriers.Small Business and Self-Employed Support Scheme- North Lanarkshire
The purpose of the Small Business and Self-Employed Support Scheme is to help micro and small businesses to grow by creating or safeguarding jobs and improving the viability of the business.Shropshire Small Capital Grant
Grant funding for businesses to purchase capital items.Actionable information, tools and resources
Simon Allen - Public Funding Consultant

Confused about the new UK Subsidy Control rules and what they mean for your business? Get some practical hand on help from Simon who as UMi’s lead on business investment and growth programmes, has been keeping a keen eye on the new regime as it develops. With over 20 years’ experience of managing business finance and support programmes on behalf of a range of public, private and third sector partners, Simon is an expert in designing and implementing publicly funded economic development and business support programmes with an excellent track record in bidding successfully for UK and EU funding. Simon has an exceptional eye for detail which is balanced with a creative flair. He is also an advocate of employee ownership and currently chairs the Board of UMi’s employee ownership trustee company – so he’s a walking encyclopaedia of business knowledge and good governance. To find out how Simon can help you, sign up for a free UMi Sat Nav account today, then schedule an initial free 30-minute consultation call, back on this page.Following your free consultation, you can continue to receive support from Simon at £85 per hour, £280 per half day* or £540 per day** Consultancy time equates to 3.5 hours for a half day, and 7 hours for a full day. All prices shown exclude VAT.
David Broom - Sales & Management Consultant

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Inspiration
Self-driving car revolution set to impact next 20 years

UK Export market is growing – but SMEs risk getting left behind

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Events and webinars
How to raise debt finance to help your business go further

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