{"id":10163,"date":"2026-02-24T11:38:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/?p=10163"},"modified":"2026-03-17T13:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:22:15","slug":"how-does-ifw-help-smes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/how-does-ifw-help-smes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sut Mae Cronfa Buddsoddi Cymru yn Helpu Busnesau Bach a Chanolig?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mae mynediad at gyllid, a hyder wrth wneud cais amdano, yn parhau i fod yn her fawr i lawer o fusnesau bach a chanolig eu maint yng Nghymru. Nododd bron i un o bob pump o fusnesau bach a chanolig Cymru rwystrau i gael mynediad at gyllid, yn \u00f4l &#039; Banc Busnes Prydain\u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/developmentbank.wales\/news-and-events\/report-wales-sme-finance-paints-mixed-picture-barriers-remain\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adroddiad Mynediad at Gyllid i Fusnesau Bach a Chanolig Cymru 2026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wrth i Gronfa Buddsoddi Cymru (IFW) ddechrau ar ei thrydedd flwyddyn, fe wnaethon ni siarad \u00e2&#039;r\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/ifw\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">T\u00eem Benthyciadau Busnes Cymru BCRS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Niki Haggerty-James, James Pittendreigh, a Leanne Jones \u2013 sy&#039;n dod \u00e2 mwy na 67 mlynedd o brofiad cyfunol o gyllid busnesau bach a chanolig i esbonio sut mae&#039;r gronfa&#039;n gweithio a phwy y mae wedi&#039;i chynllunio i&#039;w gefnogi.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW7488280 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7488280 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Beth yw Cronfa Buddsoddi Cymru (IFW)?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW7488280 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_55ed4fb9 align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Investment_Fund_for_Wales\u2013BCRS.png\" class=\"attachment-us_600_400 size-us_600_400\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Investment_Fund_for_Wales\u2013BCRS.png 566w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Investment_Fund_for_Wales\u2013BCRS-500x79.png 500w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Investment_Fund_for_Wales\u2013BCRS-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Investment_Fund_for_Wales\u2013BCRS-200x31.png 200w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Investment_Fund_for_Wales\u2013BCRS-250x39.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><br \/>\nMae&#039;r\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/ifw\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cronfa Fuddsoddi i Gymru<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Mae (IFW) yn gronfa gwerth \u00a3130 miliwn a gefnogir gan y llywodraeth sy&#039;n ymroddedig i gefnogi busnesau bach a chanolig ledled Cymru. Wedi&#039;i lansio ym mis Tachwedd 2023 gan Fanc Busnes Prydain, mae&#039;n rhan o raglen fuddsoddi ehangach gwerth \u00a31.6 biliwn ledled y DU a gynlluniwyd i wella mynediad at gyllid i entrepreneuriaid a&#039;r\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/can-self-employed-get-a-business-loan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">hunangyflogedig<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ei nod yw cefnogi&#039;n benodol y rhai nad ydynt yn gallu cael mynediad at ffynonellau cyllid traddodiadol, fel benthyciadau banc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW247632961 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247632961 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Sut mae&#039;r IFW yn gweithio?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW247632961 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nid yw&#039;r IFW yn buddsoddi&#039;n uniongyrchol mewn busnesau Cymru. Yn lle hynny, penodir rheolwyr ariannu i asesu ceisiadau, dosbarthu cyllid a gwneud penderfyniadau benthyca neu fuddsoddi. Mae Benthyciadau Busnes BCRS yn un o dri rheolwr ariannu ar gyfer yr IFW.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drwy gydweithio&#039;n agos \u00e2 busnesau fel eich un chi ar lawr gwlad, mae rheolwyr cronfeydd a thimau benthyciadau ymroddedig yn helpu i sicrhau bod cyllid yn cyrraedd y lleoedd cywir, gyda&#039;r potensial i greu swyddi, buddsoddi&#039;n lleol a chyfrannu at dwf economaidd cynaliadwy ledled Cymru.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Pa fathau o gyllid sydd ar gael gan yr IFW?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mae Cronfa Buddsoddi Cymru yn cynnig tri opsiwn ariannu:<\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Benthyciadau llai<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(\u00a325,000 i \u00a3100,000): Yn ddelfrydol os oes angen cyfalaf gweithio, offer newydd, neu gyllid arnoch i symud prosiect ymlaen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cyllid dyled<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(\u00a3100,000 i \u00a32 filiwn): Wedi&#039;i gynllunio ar gyfer cynlluniau ehangu fel lansio cynhyrchion newydd, ehangu i farchnadoedd newydd neu gyflogi mwy o bobl i ymuno \u00e2&#039;ch t\u00eem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Buddsoddiad ecwiti<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(hyd at \u00a35 miliwn): Ar gyfer twf uchelgeisiol, hirdymor lle mae buddsoddwyr yn cymryd cyfran yn eich busnes yn gyfnewid am gyfalaf.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW161593842 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161593842 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Sut mae BCRS yn defnyddio&#039;r IFW?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW161593842 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\">Mae BCRS wedi cefnogi busnesau sy&#039;n wynebu<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\">cyllid<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\">rhwystrau<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\">ers 2002 ac mae&#039;n defnyddio&#039;r IFW i ymestyn y gefnogaeth honno ledled Cymru. Mae&#039;n defnyddio&#039;r IFW i gefnogi<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\">busnesau cyfnod cynnar neu<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW127457005 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/can-self-employed-get-a-business-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW127457005 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\">pobl hunangyflogedig<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>yn chwilio am hwb i&#039;r gwaith, neu fusnesau sefydledig<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\">sydd eisiau<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>tyfu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127457005 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>gyda benthyciadau busnes llai rhwng \u00a325,000 a \u00a3100,000.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW127457005 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"202\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wales-map-202x250.png\" class=\"attachment-us_250_250 size-us_250_250\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wales-map-202x250.png 202w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wales-map-405x500.png 405w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wales-map-324x400.png 324w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wales-map-607x750.png 607w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wales-map-162x200.png 162w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wales-map.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mae ganddo d\u00eem benthyciadau busnesau bach pwrpasol wedi&#039;i leoli yng Nghymru i&#039;ch helpu i oresgyn y rhwystrau y gallech fod yn eu hwynebu yn eich cais am fenthyciad, p&#039;un a oes gennych\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/are-you-eligible-for-a-business-loan-with-bad-credit\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">credyd gwael<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0neu wedi cael eu gwrthod gan fanciau.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gyda thua\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airwallex.com\/uk\/blog\/small-business-statistics-uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">220,000<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0busnesau bach a chanolig sy&#039;n cyflogi rhwng 1 a 249 o bobl sy&#039;n gweithredu yn y wlad, mae cyllid wedi&#039;i dargedu yn golygu nad yw busnesau bach a chanolig yn cael eu gadael ar \u00f4l oherwydd bylchau cyllid. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mae BCRS wedi cau&#039;r bwlch hwn, yn amlwg drwy daro a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/bcrs-hits-2m-milestone-in-helping-drive-growth-for-small-businesses-across-wales\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Carreg filltir benthyca o \u00a32 filiwn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0gyda Chronfa Buddsoddi Cymru ar draws 34 o fusnesau, gan helpu i greu 104 o swyddi, amddiffyn 189 o swyddi, a hybu twf economaidd o dros \u00a310 miliwn.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/eligibility-criteria\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Gwiriwch eich cymhwysedd ar gyfer cyllid IFW<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 aria-level=\"3\"><strong>Busnesau Cymru a gafodd fuddsoddiad IWF gan BCRS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enw Busnes<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gwasanaethau a Gynigir<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Diben y Benthyciad<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Swm y Benthyciad<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/50000-bcrs-funding-fuels-growth-and-innovation-at-expert-lms\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LMS Arbenigol<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meddalwedd e-ddysgu<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cryfhau ei bresenoldeb marchnata byd-eang a gyrru twf busnes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a350,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/expansion-is-on-the-cards-at-be-business-fit-ltd-as-it-secures-growth-funding-from-bcrs-business-loans\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Byddwch yn Addas i Fusnes<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ymgynghoriaeth AD annibynnol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creu r\u00f4l newydd i gynyddu capasiti a galw<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a325,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/accommodation-bookings-open-at-historic-llangefni-market-inn\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tafarn Marchnad Llangefni<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bwyty, tafarn a llety<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Moderneiddio&#039;r gofod lawr isaf ac adnewyddu&#039;r ystafell wely<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a375,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Os ydych chi&#039;n fusnes yng Nghymru sydd eisiau tyfu,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/contact-us\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">gofynnwch i&#039;r t\u00eem<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0sut y gallant helpu eich camau nesaf tuag at lwyddiant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Pa effaith sydd gan yr IFW ar fusnesau bach a chanolig Cymru?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mae pedair ffordd y\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/ifw\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cronfa 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