Beat the Credit Crunch

Northwest Vision and Media are aware of the issues the creative and digital industries are facing due to the current economic downturn and we want to help you through it.

We are working closely with the Northwest Development Agency (NWDA) and Business Link Northwest to continue to provide a helping hand for your business.

With NWDA providing support such as:

New financial advice service to help businesses access the most appropriate finance and increased investment into NWDA finance schemes.
Additional funding to increase innovation and skills
A new programme to help new and high growth businesses reach their potential.

You can also download NWDA's Support for NW Businesses; outlining the business support offer provided by the Northwest Development Agency and partners for businesses in the region.

The NWDA have also produced a new publication – which can be downloaded by visiting their website - summarising the range of support available to businesses in the region, with an updated version due out next month.

Business Link Northwest have introduced a toolkit of advice and guidance covering a range of issues including:

Manage cashflow and access finance
Handling redundancies
Don't cut back on marketing
Manage your people and invest in skills
Improve your business efficiency and performance
Find support for North West businesses

Business Link Northwest also provides access to a variety of business support programmes in the region.
Tel: 0845 00 66 888



Production Investment for Film and TV

This fund is for investment in key projects being filmed in the region, including film and long-running drama/ multiple episode television series.

Priority will be given to indigenous production companies.



Media Career Doctor

Freelancers and New Entrants needing advice with their media career, whether you’re at a cross roads, stuck in a rut, or just wanting a fresh perspective! You can take advantage of our Media Career Doctor to help put you back on track.



£4.8mil to help businesses beat the recession

LSC announces £4.8m to help businesses respond to the recession.

The Learning and Skills Council has announced £4.8m to ensure that businesses on Merseyside have the necessary skills to survive the downturn and are prepared for future growth.