Business Loans and Commercial Debt Finance: How They Work

This workshop provides clarity on loan products, lender expectations, and how the application process works.

Many SMEs hesitate when it comes to debt due to uncertainty or perceived risk. This workshop provides clarity on loan products, lender expectations, and how the application process works — enabling you to make informed decisions with confidence.

You’ll learn:

• the range of debt finance products available to SMEs

• how lenders assess applications and evaluate risk

• what financial and business information you need to prepare

• how to match the right debt option to your objectives

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of commercial lending and how to approach debt finance strategically.

This workshop is delivered in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH).

DiSH offers growing digital security businesses and the wider Greater Manchester community with access to business support, mentoring, dedicated growth programmes, training, and career opportunities through a consortium of Barclays Eagle Labs, Plexal, Lancaster University and The University of Manchester.

Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from BGHworkshops@growthco.uk once it is.

As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.

• Greater Manchester business only.
• Micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.
• Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.

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Videography and photography might take place during this workshop.