The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to a number of significant economic consequences as most economies around the world have been forced into lockdown. This has led to unprecedented levels of public support for small businesses being instituted by governments worldwide. For the Take Away Paper (TAP), you are to consider the impact of COVID-19 on the financing of entrepreneurial ventures. On that basis, for your assignment please:

Choose AT LEAST TWO entrepreneurial businesses (e.g. micro, small or medium-sized businesses) in the country of your choice. The companies you choose can come from any source: they may be identified as having been high growth on rankings such as the Sunday Times list; they may be identified through various start-up ecosystems; or they may be known to you personally.

For these businesses, please:

2) Consider and discuss the financial impact of COVID-19, with particular reference to the cash flow issues discussed in the module.