anchor.diff:  468,13012,11201,"Environmental Business Pledge - Greater Manchester",,,,"<p>This scheme offers advice and guidance including audits aimed at helping businesses to understand environmental legislation and address environmental issues such as recycling, waste management and energy, water and waste reduction.</p> ",,0,0,0,,0,0,0,"Manchester City Council","Advice and reward scheme to improve environmental performance",http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/200019/commercial_waste_and_recycling/3076/environmental_business_pledge,"Manchester City Council website","Manchester City Council 0161 953 2734 Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M60 2LA"
   469,13013,11202,"E-tendering Portal - Manchester City Council",,,,"<p>This portal will enable existing and potential suppliers to view all forthcoming contract opportunities for Manchester and other Councils and public bodies.</p> <p>Suppliers may register to receive free email alerts about contract opportunities on the day they are advertised, request information about these opportunities, download tender documentation and submit a tender proposal.</p> ",,0,0,0,,0,0,0,"Manchester City Council","Procurement portal that enables existing and potential suppliers to view new contract opportunities",http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/200095/tenders_and_contracts/3371/current_tenders,"Manchester City Council website","Manchester City Council 0161 234 5000 Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M60 2LA"
   470,13014,11203,"Invest in Manchester",,,,"<p>This service is provided by Midas, the Inward Investment Agency for the Manchester City Region.</p> <p>The scheme offers an extensive, free and confidential package of advice and assistance for location consultants and potential investors in the area. This includes relocation support, assistance in finding property solutions, advice on recruitment and training and also access to market intelligence connectivity and quality of life.</p> ",,0,0,0,,0,0,0,"Manchester City Council","Support for re-locations to and expansions in Manchester",http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/350/locating_or_investing_in_manchester/4905/support_for_re-locations_and_investors,"Manchester City Council website","Manchester City Council info@midas.org.uk 0161 498 1600 Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M60 2LA"
  -471,13016,11205,"Manchester Patent Library (PATLIB) â€“ Patents, trademarks and copyright service",,,,"<p>This service offers a network of public libraries and information centres that provides regional access to information and expertise on patents, trademarks, registered designs, copyright and intellectual property.</p> ",,0,249,0,,0,1,0,"Manchester City Council","A network of public libraries and other centres that offer access to intellectual property information",http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/445/library_information_services/556/patent_and_intellectual_property_information/3,"Manchester City Council website","Manchester City Council patlib@manchester.gov.uk 0161 234 1397 City Library Elliot House 1125 Deansgate Manchester M3 3WD"
  +471,13016,11205,"Manchester Patent Library (PATLIB) - Patents, trademarks and copyright service",,,,"<p>This service offers a network of public libraries and information centres that provides regional access to information and expertise on patents, trademarks, registered designs, copyright and intellectual property.</p> ",,0,249,0,,0,1,0,"Manchester City Council","A network of public libraries and other centres that offer access to intellectual property information",http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/445/library_information_services/556/patent_and_intellectual_property_information/3,"Manchester City Council website","Manchester City Council patlib@manchester.gov.uk 0161 234 1397 City Library Elliot House 1125 Deansgate Manchester M3 3WD"
   472,13017,11206,"Workplace Travel Plans - Manchester",,,,"<p>This scheme provides on-site consultation and advice, detailed travel survey reports and action plans. It also offers step-by-step guides to setting up travel initiatives, liaison with public transport operators and up-to-date transport and travel information.</p> ",,0,0,0,,0,0,0,"Manchester City Council","Free workplace travel plans that help companies save money",http://secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/200107/transport_policy/2730/sustainable_travel_and_smarter_choices/4,"Manchester City Council website","Manchester City Council Travelchange@manchester.gov.uk 0161 234 3369 Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M60 2LA"
   473,18939,11207,"Shop Front Improvement Scheme - Kendal",,"<p>Businesses located in LA9 only.</p> <p>Retrospective applications for work that has already been started are not eligible.</p> ",,"<p>The grant aid available under this scheme covers shop front renovation and decoration, new signage, replacement of historical features and lighting.</p> ",,0,249,0,,0,1,0,"South Lakeland District Council","Grant support to help businesses improve their shop frontage within the Kendal Conservation and main shopping areas",http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/business/business-support-and-advice/kendal-shop-front-scheme.aspx,"South Lakeland District Council website","South Lakeland District Council J.Robinson@southlakeland.gov.uk 01539 717 392 South Lakeland House Lowther Street Kendal Cumbria LA9 4UG"
   474,15704,11208,"Tameside Business Family",,,,"<p>The club offers the following support for anyone starting or running a business in the Tameside area:</p> <ul> <li>business awareness advice</li> <li>premises and location searches</li> <li>marketing ideas advice</li> <li>mentoring and support</li> <li>help with cashflow and access to funding</li> <li>employment advice</li> <li>networking</li> </ul> ",,0,249,0,,0,1,0,"Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council","Free business club offering support to Tameside businesses",http://www.tamesidebusinessfamily.com/,"Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council website","Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council 0161 342 2058 Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton-under-Lyme OL6 6DL"
  
positive.code: Access to Finance NW Manager 
  M: 07909 936396 
  mailto:[mailto:Gaynor.Dykes@a2fnw.co.uk]"
  752,16420,12532,"Sustainable Design-led Innovation","<p>This scheme is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.</p>","<p>Businesses must have fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than â‚¬50m.&nbsp; They may not be a subsidiary of a larger business.</p><p>Businesses must be based in the East of England.</p>",,"<p>Sustainable Design-led Innovation (SDI) is a business support program funded to support SMEs in the East of England to engage in sustainable innovation business practices.</p><p>Fields of expertise that SDI provides support are:</p><ul><li>product and service design</li><li>waste management</li><li>resource efficiency</li><li>energy</li><li>funding for sustainability/ carbon projects</li><li>low carbon strategies</li><li>lean manufacturing</li><li>sustainable marketing</li><li>corporate social responsibility</li></ul><p><strong>What can you expect?</strong></p><p>We deliver support through following sessions:</p><p><strong>Link Events</strong>&nbsp;â€“ networking events bringing in industry experts, academics and SMEs to share best practices</p><p><strong>Opportunities Workshops</strong>- sessions that aim to identify and explore innovation opportunities specific to business needs</p><p><strong>Expert Surgery</strong>&nbsp;â€“ intensive session with field experts to develop strategy for implementation of sustainable innovation strategies</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",50000000,0,250,0,,0,0,0,"Cranfield University","Funding for sustainable innovation for small businesses in the east of England ",http://www.centrefordesign.com/SDI,"Cranfield University website","Website: http://www.centrefordesign.com/SDI
  Phone: 01234 75 0111 ext. 2140 
  Mobile 07521196072
  Contact: Justyna Spurtacz
  
negative.code: 660,18583,11542,"High Growth Start-Up Support - Wales",,"<p>New businesses and entrepreneurs based in Wales with high growth potential may apply.</p> ",,"<p>Service designed to assist new businesses and entrepreneurs in dealing with establishment and running of a promising enterprise.</p> <p>Specialist support is customised to meet individual needs.</p> ",,0,249,0,,0,1,0,"Venture Wales - Head Office","Advice and support for new businesses with potential for high growth",http://www.venturewales.com/home.php?page_id=9,"Venture Wales - Head Office website","Venture Wales - Head Office enquiries@venturewales.com 0845 045 3150 Tymenter Venture House Navigation Park Abercynon Rhondda Cynon Taff CF45 4SN"
  661,18563,11543,"Business Strategy and Planning - Wales",,"<p>Businesses based in Wales may apply.</p> ",,"<p>Specialised consultancy designed to assist companies in development of an effective and practical business strategy.</p> <p>Service focuses on identifying a factor that separates a business from others, and using this differential as a competitive advantage in the chosen market.</p> ",,0,249,0,,0,1,0,"Venture Wales - Head Office","Strategy and planning consultancy for businesses in Wales",http://www.venturewales.com/home.php?page_id=45,"Venture Wales - Head Office website","Venture Wales - Head Office enquiries@venturewales.com 01443 742 888 Tymenter Venture House Navigation Park Abercynon Rhondda Cynon Taff CF45 4SN"
  662,18585,11544,"Improving Marketing Performance - Wales",,"<p>Businesses based in Wales may apply.</p> ",,"<p>Businesses can access advice and support designed to assist them in enhancing their marketing performance. The service provides support regarding:</p> <ul> <li>research</li> <li>planning</li> <li>strategy</li> <li>internalisation</li> </ul> ",,0,249,0,,0,1,0,"Venture Wales - Head Office","Advice and support to improve market performance",http://www.venturewales.com/home.php?page_id=46,"Venture Wales - Head Office website","Venture Wales - Head Office enquiries@venturewales.com 01443 742 888 Tymenter Venture House Navigation Park Abercynon Rhondda Cynon Taff CF45 4SN"
  663,18767,11545,"NWES Advance Loan Fund - East of England","<p>NWES Advance has been assisting businesses since 2004 and is a registered Community Development Finance Institution.</p> <p>The NWES Advanced Loan Fund is currently unavailable. Please check the website for further information regarding the future of the loan.</p> ","<p>The NWES Advance Business Loan is available to existing and start-up businesses within the East of England.</p> ","<p>Loans from NWES Advance are based on relationship management. All loans are assessed on an individual basis.</p> ","<p>Businesses who have been unable to access business finance may be eligible to apply for a loan from NWES Advance.</p> <p>Reasons for being unable to access finance may include:</p> <ul> <li>poor credit history</li> <li>little or no credit history</li> <li>county court judgements (CCJs) against the business or owner's name</li> <li>discharged bankruptcy</li> </ul> ",,0,249,0,,0,1,0,"NWES - Great Yarmouth","Loans for businesses in East Anglia that are unable to access finance from mainstream sources",http://www.nwes.org.uk/Finance.aspx,"NWES - Great Yarmouth website","NWES advance@nwes.org.uk 0845 491 8735 Norwich Enterprise Centre 4b Guildhall Hill Norwich Norfolk NR2 1JH"
  664,16591,11547,"East London Small Business Centre Ltd (ELSBC)","<p>Funds are available to businesses that are unable to obtain all the finance required through conventional sources, such as a high street bank.</p> <p>Applicants must submit a detailed business plan that demonstrates the viability of their business.</p> ","<p>Applicants must be based in:</p> <ul> <li>Barking and Dagenham</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Havering</li> <li>Lewisham</li> <li>Newham</li> <li>Tower Hamlets</li> </ul> <p>The availability of certain funds is restricted to businesses located in designated areas.</p> ",,"<p>The East London Small Business Centre (ELSBC) provides a range of loan funds for both start-up and established businesses based in designated areas of Barking and Dagenham, Greenwich, Havering, Lewisham, Newham or Tower Hamlets.</p> ",,0,249,10000,,0,1,0,"East London Small Business Centre Ltd (ELSBC)","Funding for loans to new and existing businesses in East London",http://www.elsbc.com,"East London Small Business Centre Ltd (ELSBC) website","East London Small Business Centre Ltd (ELSBC) info@smallbusinesscentre.org.uk 020 7377 8821 Universal House 88-94 Wentworth Street London E1 7SA"
  665,18586,11548,"Company Turnaround Service - Wales",,"<p>Businesses based in Wales may apply.</p> <p>Applicants must have a sales turnover from &amp;pound;500,000 to above &amp;pound;20 million.</p> ",,"<p>Specialised advice and support designed to help businesses in financial difficulty to rectify the situation. The service follows a three phase format:</p> <ul> <li>a business diagnosis review and action plan</li> <li>support in developing a detailed turnaround plan</li> <li>support in implementing the agreed turnaround plan</li> </ul> ",,0,249,0,500000,0,1,0,"Venture Wales - Head Office","Specialist advice for businesses in financial difficulty",http://www.venturewales.com/home.php?page_id=47,"Venture Wales - Head Office website","Venture Wales - Head Office enquiries@venturewales.com 0845 045 3150 Tymenter Venture House Navigation Park Abercynon Rhondda Cynon Taff CF45 4SN"
  666,18587,11549,"Succession Planning - Wales",,"<p>Owners or managers of small to medium-sized enterprises based in Wales may apply.</p> ",,"<p>Advice and support designed to assist businesses in developing a secure business succession plan, whilst avoiding barriers typically faced in the process.</p> ",,0,249,0,,0,1,0,"Venture Wales - Head Office","Specialist advice on developing a succession plan",http://www.venturewales.com/home.php?page_id=51,"Venture Wales - Head Office website","Venture Wales - Head Office enquiries@venturewales.com 01443 742 888 Tymenter Venture House Navigation Park Abercynon Rhondda Cynon Taff CF45 4SN"
  