Times are hard. It's official.

But that doesn't mean we have to keep our heads down and plough on as if there is no hope.

Yes, many of the High Street banks have stopped approving loans and overdrafts to their business customers and changing borrowing requirements make it harder to raise finance on your private or commercial property.

However, for the right businesses with the right plan, funding IS available and we at The New Business Link are here to help you source it and steer you through the application process.

The New Business Link has access to an extensive database of resources and contacts for companies looking for equity finance, loan finance and development capital, as well as know-how to guide your business to the right source of finance for each stage of its development.

One potential source of finance is The North West Fund, which has £185m to invest in SMEs in the North West, including new ventures and those with growth plans.

Other sources of investment are also available, but getting your business plan or proposal ready to present takes time and resources you may not be able to spare.

That's where we can help.

We can help you identify the most appropriate route to finance and will support your application at each stage of the process, coaching you before and after submission to make sure you make a credible and professional pitch.

The key to success is a robust business plan and a strong management team. That's where we can help. 

Ask us about what is available - click here to start the simple process

At this stage, all we need are some basic details about your business type, location, size and needs.
If your organisation is eligible for funding, we could help you find and we'll help you put the best 'pitch' together to apply for it.

Whilst we cannot guarantee a positive outcome every time, if at first you don’t succeed, we will help you adjust your plan for resubmission and where necessary look for other funding sources. 

Please note: we are not regulated to give specific personal or business financial advice but where this is required we will refer you to professionals who are specifically qualified and regulated by the FSA