
Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity
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A business session titled Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity will be held at Bury Library in Bolton. The event starts at 09:45 on 3 September 2026. It covers the three primary types of funding available to UK businesses.
Explore the three main types of funding available to UK businesses and identify which option could best support your business.
Explore the three main types of funding available to UK businesses and identify which option could best support your business.
Explore the three main types of funding available to UK businesses — grants, debt and equity — and work through a simple exercise to identify which option could best support your own business goals and stage.
What you’ll cover
• What grants, debt and equity funding are and how they differ
• The pros and cons of each funding type
• Real examples of funding sources and when to use them
• A hands-on exercise to assess what funding might suit your business
Who should attend
Entrepreneurs, founders and start-ups ready to explore how to finance their business idea and growth.
Why attend
Gain clarity on funding options, understand what funders look for, and leave with a tailored view of the most suitable route forward.
Presented by Daniel Ponting.
With over 20 years of experience working as a business advisor across the public and private sector Daniel specialises in helping businesses of all sizes from startups to multinational corporations to achieve their goals. With a blend of public and private sector knowledge, insights and practical expertise he helps businesses navigate the often complex landscape of business support.
He is a multi business founder, applying large company thinking, methodology and understanding to start up and scaling businesses, supporting clients to navigate relevant public and private sector support.
PLEASE NOTE:This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:
Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses) OR You are thinking of starting a business or have a business idea you want to develop.
You or your business also needs to have a postcode within one of the following Greater Manchester authorities: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.
Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org
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Frequently asked questions
Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 09:45.
Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity is held at Bury Library in Bolton (Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 0DG).
Entry to Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity is free.
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Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity
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A business session titled Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity will be held at Bury Library in Bolton. The event starts at 09:45 on 3 September 2026. It covers the three primary types of funding available to UK businesses.
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Organiser’s full description
Explore the three main types of funding available to UK businesses and identify which option could best support your business.
Explore the three main types of funding available to UK businesses and identify which option could best support your business.
Explore the three main types of funding available to UK businesses — grants, debt and equity — and work through a simple exercise to identify which option could best support your own business goals and stage.
What you’ll cover
• What grants, debt and equity funding are and how they differ
• The pros and cons of each funding type
• Real examples of funding sources and when to use them
• A hands-on exercise to assess what funding might suit your business
Who should attend
Entrepreneurs, founders and start-ups ready to explore how to finance their business idea and growth.
Why attend
Gain clarity on funding options, understand what funders look for, and leave with a tailored view of the most suitable route forward.
Presented by Daniel Ponting.
With over 20 years of experience working as a business advisor across the public and private sector Daniel specialises in helping businesses of all sizes from startups to multinational corporations to achieve their goals. With a blend of public and private sector knowledge, insights and practical expertise he helps businesses navigate the often complex landscape of business support.
He is a multi business founder, applying large company thinking, methodology and understanding to start up and scaling businesses, supporting clients to navigate relevant public and private sector support.
PLEASE NOTE:This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:
Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses) OR You are thinking of starting a business or have a business idea you want to develop.
You or your business also needs to have a postcode within one of the following Greater Manchester authorities: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.
Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity?
Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 09:45.
Where is Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity taking place?
Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity is held at Bury Library in Bolton (Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 0DG).
How much are tickets for Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity?
Entry to Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity is free.
How do I get tickets for Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity?
Tickets for Funding your business idea – Grants, Debt, or Equity can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Hotels within walking distance of Bury Library
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