Many people will have seen the Maker Community coming together to “hack” solutions during the Coronavirus pandemic. Examples of this include 3D printing ventilator parts to protective headgear for health and care workers. The Business & IP Centre in Central Library is putting their 3D printer to good use by printing parts for this purpose.… Read More
An announcement by the Chancellor on Friday 3rd April has seen an increase in support for businesses large and small which are impacted by COVID-19. Currently £90 million of business interruption loans have been approved for nearly 1,000 firms and £1.9 billion corporate finance provided to firms hit by COVID-19.To maximise the support available, Coronavirus… Read More
Monthly Clinics at the BIPC We have been running some of our free expert advice clinics for over 20 years! For the immediate future, we will be continuing them via telephone, so everyone still has access to this great help. Speak to legal experts and get professional support. Currently we have three regular clinics which… Read More
Cobweb Info have published two more new reports to assist businesses affected by the Coronavirus emergency. Both of these reports can be downloaded from Cobra with your library card. Foodservice (Coronavirus Update) This report has information on a number of issues relating to food businesses at this time, including: Closure of restaurants, cafés and pubs… Read More
If you are operating a Retail, Hospitality and Leisure business during these challenging times there is a lot of help and advice out there. The government has launched the Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund to help businesses. Details of the guidance can be found here. The Arts Council England… Read More
At this difficult time some food businesses are looking to deliver their products or serve as a takeaway. The Greater Manchester Regulatory Centre of Excellence has produced a guide explaining what businesses need to do to comply with the law. This is aimed at businesses that are new to delivery and takeaway. Food delivery and… Read More
If you’re running a business at this difficult time there are some resources to help you. We are currently collecting information and resources that we will share but please send in ideas and requests for topics that you would like to know more about. Cobweb Info have produced two new reports that can be accessed… Read More
In Conversation with Mark Reeder – Producer, Musician, Manager, MFS Record Label Impresario Read More
Now that the festive season is over, are you thinking about starting your own business? It’s a popular time for new businesses to be launched. There’s a lot to do but did you know how much help you can get from libraries? From resources to events, experts and even good old-fashioned business books! Business Ideas:… Read More
Come and join us for friendly business networking at the BIPC – Business and IP Centre – located on the 2nd floor of the historic Manchester Central Library. Manchester Entrepreneurs Club and the BIPC have partnered together to host an open space for businesses to meet and network each month. This monthly networking event provides… Read More