Funding Options for SME’s – Lunch & Learn

Funding Options for SME’s – Lunch & Learn
Details
Date:

January 14

Time:

12:30 pm - 01:30 pm

Event Category:

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Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/funding-options-for-smes-lunch-learn-registration-1968551732223
Organizer

Cool Ventures Limited

Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/cool-ventures-limited-2352051914
Discover the different types of funding available for SMEs in this interactive workshop and find the best fit for your business.

Business loans are some of the most versatile financial products available to any business, with variations to suit all types of businesses, from start-ups to established enterprises.

With such a wide variety of tailored products it can be difficult to understand the key differences between each.

In this workshop we’ll focus on the most common types of loans: secured loans; unsecured loans; term debt; and revolving debt, explaining what they are, and why you might consider using them.

Delivered in partnership with the South West Investment Group, this workshop is fully funded for South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset sole traders and small business owners.

What will You learn?

✅ Understand the different types of funding available for SMEs
✅ Discover which funding options best suit your business goals
✅ Learn how to prepare your business for funding applications
✅ Gain practical insights to boost your chances of securing finance

Who should attend?

Any business owner looking to better understand funding options.

About the Presenter:

Jim McLaren has worked in the financial sector for over 25 years, covering business and asset finance. Having worked primarily for RBS and Lloyds, he now works for the South West Investment Group, a not-for-profit Community Development Fund (CDFI), helping business who are having difficulty obtaining funding.

Essential information:

Please note, this workshop will be held on Zoom.

Your booking for this webinar is provisional until you have enrolled for the free Business Support Service. Enrolment is via a short online form – if you are not enrolled already, a link will be emailed directly to you.

Once enrolled, you will receive the Zoom webinar link and password to join the call. Do ensure you join the webinar at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.

If you are unable to attend this event, we require at least 2 working days notice for cancellations to enable us to offer your place to someone else. We reserve the right to cancel your place if you are not eligible for this service.

All participants of the service are eligible to receive up to 12 hours of free support.

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