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.

Who should attend:

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.

Attendees will:

• 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

Agenda

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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