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The British Business Bank, InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland have come together again to host the fourth Access to Finance Conference. Hosted by Susan Hayes Culleton, this free, in-person event aims to demystify external finance for smaller businesses, raising awareness of ‘alternative’ finance options and how they complement traditional bank finance to accelerate growth.
Local businesses and finance advisors who work with them. The event will help attendees understand the positive role of external finance when it comes to successfully growing a business.
• Gain awareness and understanding of the different options available so that you can get the right finance at the right time
• Learn from local established businesses Re-kkur and Gray’s Clip about their first-hand experience of raising debt and equity finance
• Listen to expert panel discussions exploring the range of debt and equity options
• Gain insights into the benefits of good governance, making the most of your network and the value that a Non Executive Director “NED” can bring to your business
• Learn how to take action to use external finance to make your business growth plans a reality
8.30am – 9.00am Registration
9.00am – 9.10am Welcome
Susan Hayes Culleton – Hayes Culleton Group
9.10am – 9.30am Setting the scene
9.30am – 10.00am Case study: Debt options to complement Bank finance
10:00am – 10:50am Panel: exploring alternative debt options
10:50am – 11:10am Morning break
11:10am – 11:50am Panel: the benefits of good governance, NEDs and networks
11:50am –12:30pm Case study: equity finance for traditional businesses
12:30pm – 12:50pm Signposting to further resources and support
12:50pm – 1:20pm Your action plan for funding future growth
1.30pm – 2.30pm Networking lunch
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