Starting or growing a business but not sure how to fund it? This practical and informative workshop will help you understand your options.

Funding Your Business Idea

Thinking about starting or growing a business but not sure how to fund it? This practical and informative workshop will help you understand the full range of business funding options and choose the right approach for your idea.

You’ll learn how to:

• assess your own funding needs,

• explore grant, debt and equity funding

• understand the benefits and risks of each option.

We’ll also cover common pitfalls when applying for funding, with a strong focus on cash flow and how it impacts funding decisions.

You’ll also be introduced to local support and resources, including how BIPC and Manchester Libraries can support you with information, tools and advice to support your funding journey.

Ideal for: Aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage businesses, and anyone exploring funding to start or grow their business.

To join this workshop you or your business needs to have a postcode within Greater Manchester You also need to be:

An aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea you want to develop.

Or

The owner of a business less than one year old.

For more information about the project go to: www.buildabusinessgm.org

Build a Business in GM Libraries is managed by Manchester City Council and funded by the UK shared prosperity fund.

Please note that you will be required to register with Build a Business before you attend, and that you will be sent a separate registration form once you have booked a place.

Bolton Library and Museum Services - Business Information Resources

Bolton Central Library, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton BL1 1SE

01204 332182

www.bolton.gov.uk/libraries

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