£10,000 Back2Business Grants

Open for Applications from Ethnically Diverse Owned Businesses

In the wake of easing lockdown restrictions across the UK, US-based Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial technology solutions with a significant UK presence, are sponsoring AEO Works and have donated $50m in financial grants for ethnically diverse small businesses affected by COVID-19 to help them get Back2Business.

The Back2Business Grant Programme equips businesses with access to capital, coaching and learning opportunities to fuel the growth of communities and sustainable business. To apply for a £10,000 grant, applicants should have a business which is majority owned by a person from a diverse ethnic background; have been trading prior to January 2020; have a revenue of less than £1M and fewer than 15 employees. Complete the online application here.

Serdar Polat is the owner of MhcDigital, an independent digital marketing agency specialising in data driven growth marketing.  Since he became a Business Hub member 3 years ago, Serdar has taken advantage of many of the Hub services offered including the mailing address, hot desking and business advice sessions.  He says:

 

“I don’t think my business could have got to where it is today without the support and help provided by some of the highly experienced Business Advisers at Enterprise Enfield. They have always been extremely accommodating, providing one to one consultation to discuss business issues related to anything from financing and funding to networking and pitching for new business.“

 

With marketing expertise developed over 10 years, MhcDigital provides a range of services to businesses of all sizes including specialise Paid Search (PPC), SEO, Paid Social, Display Advertising, Shopping(eCommerce) Campaigns and Web Development.

www.Mhcdigital.com

The Productive Valley Fund (PVF) is a new £2.7 million flexible loan fund to support industry-led growth and celebrate local production and enterprise in the Upper Lee Valley.​

The fund is open to small to medium-sized industrial estate based businesses in the Upper Lee Valley – Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest – and those looking to relocate there.​

If you have plans to expand, are an exemplar of modern production, and committed to providing good quality local jobs, then this could be the loan fund for you.​

• Borrow from £50,000 to £400,000

• Funds available for capital building works and refurbishment and/or purchase of equipment, which will lead to increased productivity, job growth and/or new workspace

• Applications are encouraged from manufacturing and production, cultural, creative/maker businesses and green industries

• Attractive loan terms and interest rates

• Fixed monthly repayments

• Flexible payment plan

• Clear, straight-forward and fully supported application process

• A package of business support including help to find premises, business planning and finance advice, export guidance and help with staff recruitment (once loan application approved)​​

For more details and to apply visit: https://www.productivevalleyfund.co.uk//about/

or email pvf@haringey.gov.uk for more information.