Keep it Cornish
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Keep it Cornish is about helping Cornwall to bounce forward after lockdown by working together to keep money in Cornwall - and attracting more trade in.
It's also a place for Cornwall's businesses to swap ideas on adapting to the new normal post-lockdown, access training and find the best places to get advice.
Let's help Cornwall accelerate out of the pandemic by choosing Cornish. Let's shop and do business in a more sustainable way - being aware of how production miles affect our carbon footprint. Let's be proud and spread the word about our award winning and accredited Cornish products and services.
Please note this campaign is not currently active.
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Win a share of £30,000 funding for your climate change project
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Do you have an idea or project to help tackle climate change? Do you know of an individual, group or an organisation that does? Would your idea benefit from a share of £30,000 extra funding? Cornwall Council is providing match funding for up to ten projects via Crowdfunder.We want to hear from individuals, groups and organisations who are tackling Cornwall's climate emergency head-on and inspiring others in their endeavour to do so! Tell us your idea today – Crowdfunder will provide coaching to selected projects.
Deadline for entries is 15 July.
#BackTheFuture: Cornwall Climate Challenge | Crowdfunder UK
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Don't forget to look at the list of Key events and courses
Share Don't forget to look at the list of Key events and courses on Facebook Share Don't forget to look at the list of Key events and courses on Twitter Share Don't forget to look at the list of Key events and courses on Linkedin Email Don't forget to look at the list of Key events and courses linkIn the right hand column you'll find a list of key events and courses to help your business grow and thrive.
There are also a host of organisations offering support to new and existing businesses.
Organisations such as:
Business Regulatory Support - run by Cornwall Council team can give you advice on how to safely run your business once you can reopen and can also help you through any licensing or regulatory questions you may have.
Outset - for business start ups
Growth Hub - offering free, detailed and bespoke advice on how to develop your business, diversify, or upskill.
Cornwall & IOS Chamber of Commerce
Federation of Small Businesses
There are also a number of Business Improvement Districts serving Cornwall who may be able to help you.
If you have a product or service that is purely 'Made in Cornwall' you could get extra support and exposure through becoming an accredited member.
Don't be afraid to ask for advice, join networking events or reach out to any of these organisations for help and advice.
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Outset Cornwall Launches new podcast series to help start-ups
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Outset.org is an award-winning national programme of tailored advice and support to help you start, run and grow your business.They have just launched a new monthly podcast series - they also run ongoing events and give advice to help you with your business start up.
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Flexible repayments possible on Bounce Back Loans
Share Flexible repayments possible on Bounce Back Loans on Facebook Share Flexible repayments possible on Bounce Back Loans on Twitter Share Flexible repayments possible on Bounce Back Loans on Linkedin Email Flexible repayments possible on Bounce Back Loans linkThe British Business Bank have announce details of Pay As You Grow - aimed at helping out small businesses that have taken out the Bounce Back Loans.
Originally announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in September 2020, Pay As You Grow (PAYG) will enable businesses who have started repaying their Bounce Back Loans to:
- request an extension of their loan term to 10 years from six years, at the same fixed interest rate of 2.5%
- reduce their monthly repayments for six months by paying interest only. This option is available up to three times during the term of their Bounce Back Loan
- take a repayment holiday for up to six months. This option is available once during the term of their Bounce Back Loan.
Borrowers can use these options individually or in combination with each other[1], and remain responsible for repaying their Bounce Back Loan and fully liable for the debt.
Lenders will start to communicate Pay As You Grow (PAYG) options to Bounce Back Loan Scheme borrowers three months before repayments commence. Lenders will inform their customers about PAYG directly, so borrowers should wait until they are contacted by their lender before enquiring about the scheme. Lenders will advise customers about how their payment profiles may change according to their choices under the scheme. Businesses first began to receive BBLS loans in May 2020 and the first repayments will become due from May 2021 onwards.
