Funding for Growth: Building Confidence & Readiness to Access Debt Finance

Funding for Growth: Building Confidence & Readiness to Access Debt Finance

Unlock the secrets to business growth in this 3-part series on Accessing Debt Finance, Grant & Equity Finance, and Your Journey to Net Zero.

By Enterprise Northern Ireland

Date and time

Location

Cookstown Enterprise Centre

Sandholes Road Cookstown BT80 9LU United Kingdom

Agenda

9:30 AM - 9:35 AM

Welcome

Enda Daly, Workspace Enterprise

9:35 AM - 9:45 AM

Setting the Scene

Susan McKane, British Business Bank

9:45 AM - 9:50 AM

Live Poll

Una McKeague, Enterprise Northern Ireland

9:50 AM - 10:20 AM

Ready, Set, Borrow: Unlocking Debt Finance with Confidence

Lisa McCloskey, The Lady Accountant

Mark Johnston, Johnston Financial Solutions

Jarlath Anderson, Business Advisor

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Ready, Set, Borrow: Understanding Your Options

Sharon Smyth, Start Up Loans

Michael Carlin, Small Business Loan Fund

Ana Turkington, Wee Adventurers Play Hub

Ciara Duffy, Enable Occupational Therapy

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Coffee Break

11:15 AM - 11:20 AM

Shnuggle Debt Journey Video

11:20 AM - 11:45 AM

Working Capital Unlocked: Tools and Tips for Small Business Finance

11:45 AM - 12:10 PM

Let's Talk Growth: What It Takes to Expand with Confidence

12:10 PM - 12:15 PM

Live Poll

Una McKeague

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Closing Remarks

Enda Daly, Workspace Enterprise

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • In person
  • Free venue parking

About this event

Building Confidence and Readiness to Access Debt Finance and Understanding Your Options is the first session in this three-part in-person series for Micro and Small Businesses.


This session will provide valuable insights on:


  • Addressing fear factors when accessing finance and the positive aspects of finance
  • Readiness and Confidence Panel Discussion: How to prepare, what information is required, how to be application ready, understand why you may be declined, what happens next?
  • Types of debt finance
  • Meet the ecosystem


This event is part of a thematic series. While it is not essential for you to attend all events in the series, we would strongly encourage it. Upcoming events include:

📅 Session 2 – 24th September: Developing Your Understanding on Grant and Equity Finance

📅 Session 3 – 8th October: Transitioning Your Business to Net Zero


Full details about upcoming events are available here: Funding for Growth Series | Cookstown Enterprise


This event is tailored to entrepreneurs in the Mid Ulster District Council and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council areas.


This is an NI-Wide initiative delivered by Enterprise NI, with and through the network of 27 Local Enterprise Agencies, and in partnership with British Business Bank, supported by Department for the Economy.

Frequently asked questions

Is the venue accessible?

Cookstown Enterprise is fully accessible.

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Sep 10 · 09:30 GMT+1