Build A Business: Funding Your Business Idea

Thinking about starting or growing a business but not sure how to fund it? This practical and informative workshop will help you understand
About this Event

Explore the three main types of funding available to UK businesses — grants, debt and equity — and work through a simple exercise to identify which option could best support your own business goals and stage.
What you’ll cover
• What grants, debt and equity funding are and how they differ
• The pros and cons of each funding type
• Real examples of funding sources and when to use them
• A hands-on exercise to assess what funding might suit your business
Who should attend
Entrepreneurs, founders and start-ups ready to explore how to finance their business idea and growth.
Why attend
Gain clarity on funding options, understand what funders look for, and leave with a tailored view of the most suitable route forward.

Presented by Daniel Ponting.

With over 20 years of experience working as a business advisor across the public and private sector Daniel specialises in helping businesses of all sizes from startups to multinational corporations to achieve their goals. With a blend of public and private sector knowledge, insights and practical expertise he helps businesses navigate the often complex landscape of business support.

He is a multi business founder, applying large company thinking, methodology and understanding to start up and scaling businesses, supporting clients to navigate relevant public and private sector support.

PLEASE NOTE:
This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme, funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authorities. To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:

Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses) OR
You are thinking of starting a business or have a business idea you want to develop.

You or your business also needs to have a postcode within one of the following Greater Manchester authorities:
Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.

Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org

If this is the first time you are attending a Build a Business workshop please complete a registration form before attending. Here is the link Complete Form

If you have any questions please contact Sean. [email protected]

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration and Refreshments

Info: Please note Stockroom does not open until 10am Please wait at the Merseyway Entrance and a member of staff will let you in from 9.30am.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Workshop