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10am-12pm Ready, Set, Fund! Mastering the art of becoming investment ready
Are you ready to raise funds for your business but unsure where to begin?
Join us for a practical and insightful workshop designed to help startups and growing businesses navigate the complex landscape of business funding.
In partnership with experts from the Barclays Business Banking Team, whether you’re exploring debt, equity, or grants, this session will demystify the options and show you how to position your business for success.
What You’ll Learn:
Types of Funding Explained
We’ll break down the three main types of business funding:
- Debt
- Equity
- Grants
Who Should Attend:
- SME owners looking to scale
- Finance managers or advisors supporting business growth
- Anyone exploring funding options in the next 6–12 months
1pm-3pm Unlock the Power of Digital in your Business
Are you a small or medium-sized business in Northamptonshire looking to grow, innovate, or improve efficiency through digital tools and support?
Join us for an insightful session on how Digital Northants can help your business thrive in a fast-changing digital world.
What You’ll Learn:
- What is Digital Northants and how can it help you?
- Real stories from local SMEs that have embraced digital
- Tools and training to boost productivity and visibility
- How to get involved in the growing digital community
- Discover the variety of business support, workshops and funding available from SM Growth Hub
- Listen, learn, and share with members of your business community
Who Should Attend?
- Small and medium business owners
- Startups and sole traders
- Marketing and operations managers
- Anyone interested in digital transformation
