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SUMMARY:An introduction to Start Up Loans
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nSince being launched in 2016\, over 122\,000 businesses have benefited from a government-backed Start Up Loan. \nJoin 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. \nWith 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. \nThis event is aimed at individuals new to finance. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nLisa Storey\, Founder\, EZHampers\nPeter Gover\, Head of Credit\, Performance & Procurement\, The King’s Trust\nRen Kapur MBE\, Chief Executive Officer\, X-Forces Enterprise\nRichard Bearman\, Chief Development Officer\, British Business Bank
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-start-up-loans/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Finance Week 2025,Learning and development,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Understanding different types of business finance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the British Business Bank for a free webinar that explores the different types of finance available to smaller businesses across the UK. \nFrom 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. \nThis event will be delivered in partnership with UMI. \nThis event is aimed at individuals new to finance. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nTBC
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/understanding-different-types-of-business-finance/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Future focus: Ideas\, funding and the market
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGain valuable insights into how business finance really works and discover tools and support systems that could help accelerate the growth of your business. \nHave a burning question? Ask our expert panel what your business needs to know. \nThis event will be delivered in partnership with London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. \nThis event is aimed at individuals with an intermediate knowledge of finance. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nDavid Woods\, Senior Manager\, UK Network\nNick Charles\, Head of Community & Member Relationships\, LCCI\nScott Willis\, Founder\, Ferrock
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/future-focus-ideas-funding-and-the-market/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Finance Week 2025,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:How to create a compelling business plan in numbers Event details
DESCRIPTION:Join our webinar designed to help you write a successful business plan in numbers. \nLearn 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. \nAimed 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. \nThis webinar will be delivered in partnership with FundingHero Limited and Mercia Ventures. \nThis webinar is aimed at individuals new to finance. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nJim Shirley\, Founder\, FundingHero Limited\nLewis Stringer\, Senior Manager\, UK Network – East and South-East Midlands\, British Business Bank\nSandy Reid\, Fund Principal\, Mercia Ventures
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/how-to-create-a-compelling-business-plan-in-numbers-event-details/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Finance Week 2025,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Financing greener assets to unlock better business performance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeneath the geopolitical noise\, investment in lower carbon assets and business models could offer long-term commercial opportunities. \nYet newer\, greener assets can feel unfamiliar and untested to smaller businesses who are worried about high upfront investment costs. \nThis session will help explain how companies could finance their transition to lower carbon and higher efficiency assets while maintaining their profitability and resilience. \nThis event is aimed at individuals new to finance. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nPhilippe Bazin\, Novuna Head of Sustainable Energy and Green Infrastructure\nTony Greenham\, Managing Director\, Sustainability\, British Business Bank
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/financing-greener-assets-to-unlock-better-business-performance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Finance Week 2025,Learning and development,Online Event
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