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Welcome to the March Edition of SPARK
Welcome to the latest edition of SPARK. The current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, presents a significant challenge for businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire and indeed the whole UK and worldwide. The University of Warwick Science Park together with other key organisations here are preparing actions to help minimise the impact on businesses by providing specific support and keeping our environment updated about the support available for businesses.
With the assistance of the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub we have put together a summary of current supports and financial schemes available for businesses affected by the Coronavirus outbreak and would encourage you to visit the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub website for daily updates on this topic.
We hope you find the newsletter useful and informative. We would like to encourage you to submit your own stories for consideration for the next edition of SPARK or give us your feedback. Please use the links at the bottom of this newsletter to do so.
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Outbreak – Guidance for Businesses
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, presents a significant challenge for businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire and indeed worldwide.
The University of Warwick Science Park together with other key organisations here are preparing actions to help minimise the impact on businesses by providing support and keeping our environment updated about support available for businesses.
Minerva Business Angels expands to Liverpool to supercharge investment in regional start-ups
Minerva Business Angels, is joining forces with Activate, Liverpool John Moores University and world-leading science campus, Sci-Tech Daresbury, in a partnership aimed at increasing the number of investment funds available to businesses and to help with talent acquisition.
Recruitment company planning to launch software product
A specialist recruitment company, which started at the kitchen table of one of the co-founders in Coventry, is planning to launch a new software product. TalentTech Recruitment, a technical and technology recruitment business, was launched last May in John Ahearne’s home.
Innovation Funding for SMEs - CUE Business Solutions
Innovation Networks and Proof of Concept which are part funded by European Regional Development Fund and delivered by CUE Business Solutions have been extended until September 2022.
New Innovate UK Grant Funding Competitions
Innovate UK have recently launched a number of new funding competitions to help tackle industry challenges ranging from agricultural activity to domestic pollution.
Cashflow Forecasting
A cash flow forecast will tell a business whether it needs to borrow money, or sell assets to fund the business or at what point does a business have to consider reducing costs?
Developers of an international weather app are forecasting growth after making Coventry their UK base
Developers of an international weather app are forecasting growth after making Coventry their UK base. Weather and Radar has plans to offer more than an online source for daily forecasts and wants to be a service for the general public and media outlets across the United Kingdom.
Warwick tech company secures a series of global contracts
A Warwick technology company, which has expertise in wireless communications, is proving to be a world leader in its field after securing a series of global contracts.
Managing Business Risk Workshop - Business Ready
📆 7th May: This workshop enables you to have the plans in place for when something happens and will enable you to prepare for the unknown.
Digital Marketing Planning Workshop - Business Ready
📆 20th May: Rather than assuming all channels are equal this session looks at user profiles and brand personas for a number of social media platform.
Employee Engagement With The Business Workshop - Business Ready
📆 22nd Apr: An overview of how to engage your staff with the business through effective appraisals, setting clear objectives, focuses on their strengths.
Coronavirus: Help and support for your business
📆 20th Mar: The Federation of Small Businesses will be live streaming advice, guidance and answers to your questions on Friday 20 March at 11am.
Public Relations for Start-Ups - Webinar
📆 31st Mar: A DIY approach aimed at cutting specialist marketing and PR costs whilst providing ample opportunities for marketing.
Focus Digital - Digital / Social Media Workshop
📆 14th May: An interactive workshop designed to help SMEs gain a greater understanding of how social media can be used to benefit their business.
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