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X-WR-CALDESC:Supporting Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Manchester
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SUMMARY:Build A Business: Funding Your Business Idea
DESCRIPTION:\nFunding Your Business Idea – Grants, Debt or Equity\n\n\n\nOverview\nExplore 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.\nWhat you’ll cover\n• What grants, debt and equity funding are and how they differ\n• The pros and cons of each funding type\n• Real examples of funding sources and when to use them\n• A hands-on exercise to assess what funding might suit your business\nWho should attend\nEntrepreneurs, founders and start-ups ready to explore how to finance their business idea and growth.\nWhy attend\nGain clarity on funding options, understand what funders look for, and leave with a tailored view of the most suitable route forward.\nAbout Daniel Ponting\nWith 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 start-ups 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.\nHe 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.\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis 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:\nOwn a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses) OR\nYou are thinking of starting a business or have a business idea you want to develop.\nYou or your business also needs to have a postcode within one of the following Greater Manchester authorities:\nBolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.\nFind out more at buildabusinessgm.org\nIf 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\n\n\n
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LOCATION:Market Place Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BH
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