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Access to Finance: information and advice workshop from Business Growth West Midlands

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Location

Sandwell Start-Up Hub, Jack Judge House, Halesowen Street, Oldbury B69 2AJ

Date and Time

9:30 am - 1:00 pm | 11th Jul 2024

Funding

BGWM’s Investment Readiness team is hosting this free, interactive Access to Finance workshop on Thursday 11 July.

The session is aimed at Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country SMEs. It will give an overview of the funding options available to businesses, and help demystify the funding landscape. And it’s taking place at our very own Sandwell Start-Up Hub in Oldbury.

Topics covered will include:

Debt finance and understanding interest rates
Alternative finance
Grant funding – is it free?
Crowdfunding – reward, social and equity
Angel investment and venture capital – when is it right for you?
The importance of creating a pitch deck or business plan
Financial forecasting and why it’s the narrative you need

There will also be access to online resources and further support from the Access to Finance team.

Doors open at 9.30am for refreshments, registration and networking. The session runs from 10am to 1pm.

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