An introduction to Start Up Loans
2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs.

Since being launched in 2016, over 122,000 businesses have benefited from a government-backed Start Up Loan.
Join colleagues from the British Business Bank as they explain what a Start Up Loan is, the support applicants enjoy beyond the funding itself, and the overall impact of the scheme for UK start-ups.
With special guests including Start Up Loan recipients, partners, and experts from the British Business Bank, this event will help you decide if a Start Up Loan is right for you and your business aspirations.
This event is aimed at individuals new to finance.

Speakers

Lisa Storey, Founder, EZHampers
Peter Gover, Head of Credit, Performance & Procurement, The King’s Trust
Ren Kapur MBE, Chief Executive Officer, X-Forces Enterprise
Richard Bearman, Chief Development Officer, British Business Bank

Understanding different types of business finance
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs.
Join the British Business Bank for a free webinar that explores the different types of finance available to smaller businesses across the UK.
From Equity investment to Debt finance, our experts will guide you through the characteristics of each, helping you find the right type of finance for your business needs.
This event will be delivered in partnership with UMI.
This event is aimed at individuals new to finance.

Speakers

TBC

Future focus: Ideas, funding and the market
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join the British Business Bank for an interactive virtual roundtable discussion on funding strategies, growth hacks, market trends, and key resources to fuel your smaller business.
Gain valuable insights into how business finance really works and discover tools and support systems that could help accelerate the growth of your business.
Have a burning question? Ask our expert panel what your business needs to know.
This event will be delivered in partnership with London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This event is aimed at individuals with an intermediate knowledge of finance.

Speakers

David Woods, Senior Manager, UK Network
Nick Charles, Head of Community & Member Relationships, LCCI
Scott Willis, Founder, Ferrock

How to create a compelling business plan in numbers Event details
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join our webinar designed to help you write a successful business plan in numbers.
Learn what makes a business plan compelling to investors and lenders and gain practical tips on how to present your vision and strategy effectively in numbers.
Aimed at start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs, this session will equip you with the tools and insights to create a robust and persuasive business plan.
This webinar will be delivered in partnership with FundingHero Limited and Mercia Ventures.
This webinar is aimed at individuals new to finance.

Speakers

Jim Shirley, Founder, FundingHero Limited
Lewis Stringer, Senior Manager, UK Network – East and South-East Midlands, British Business Bank
Sandy Reid, Fund Principal, Mercia Ventures

Financing greener assets to unlock better business performance
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join the British Business Bank for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of business finance for green assets, including practical examples of financial products and the businesses using them.
Beneath the geopolitical noise, investment in lower carbon assets and business models could offer long-term commercial opportunities.
Yet newer, greener assets can feel unfamiliar and untested to smaller businesses who are worried about high upfront investment costs.
This session will help explain how companies could finance their transition to lower carbon and higher efficiency assets while maintaining their profitability and resilience.
This event is aimed at individuals new to finance.

Speakers

Philippe Bazin, Novuna Head of Sustainable Energy and Green Infrastructure
Tony Greenham, Managing Director, Sustainability, British Business Bank
