Wednesday, 1 July 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on routes to funding for SMEs
In this Original Thinking webinar Dr Robert A. Phillips, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship at Alliance Manchester Business School, will explore the impact of COVID-19 on routes to funding for SMEs.
- Event Time
- 1 Jul 15:00 - 1 Jul 16:00
- Event Location
- Online
- Event Type
- Enterprise, Online, Original Thinking Applied
It’s a worrying time for SMEs running short of money during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only will they be hit hard by a significant drop in customer revenue, traditional funders are also holding back, fearing an uncertain future. This lack of cash means reinvesting profits for organic growth is impossible, and simply paying the bills has become a challenge.
Hear from our panellists as they explore the impact of COVID-19 on routes to funding for SMEs and discuss what lies ahead post-lockdown.
Panellists:
- Dr Robert A. Phillips, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship, AMBS
- Tony Walker ,Deputy Director Masood Enteprise Centre, AMBS
- Dr Laura Etchells, Enterprise Business Development Manager, Masood Enterprise Centre, AMBS