Wednesday, 8 October

Unlocking Finance and Growth for Small Businesses

By First Enterprise

Unlock funding, grow your business, and connect locally at this dynamic SME event during the Business Finance Week 2025.

Date and time

Location

Dryden Enterprise Centre

Dryden Street Nottingham NG1 4FQ United Kingdom

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Morning Networking

Kick off the day with fresh coffee, light refreshments, and conversations. A relaxed chance to meet fellow attendees before the event begins.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Finance & Business Support Available

Get an overview of the funding landscape and the local support available to help your business grow. Hear from First Enterprise, the British Business Bank, and regional partners, including the Nottin...

11:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Panel Discussion with Local Business Owners

Hear firsthand from local entrepreneurs as they share real-world experiences, challenges, and the creative ways they’ve adapted and thrived in today’s economic climate.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Workshop: Financial Resilience

Learn how to build a strong cashflow forecast and avoid common financial pitfalls. This hands-on session will equip you with practical tools to strengthen your business’s financial foundation.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Enjoy a light catered lunch while connecting with fellow attendees. A relaxed setting to continue conversations, share insights, and build new relationships.

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Highlights

3 hours
In person

About this event

Business • Finance

Unlocking Finance and Growth for Small Businesses is a vibrant event tailored for small and medium-sized business owners across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Held during Business Finance Week 2025 and delivered in partnership with the British Business Bank, the forum aims to ignite growth, unlock funding, and build powerful local connections.

Expect a mix of engaging presentations, practical workshops, and thought-provoking panel discussions - all designed to help you navigate the business landscape with confidence. With guest speakers, expert panels, and a networking lunch, this event offers a valuable chance to connect with entrepreneur peers, councils, finance providers, and support organisations.

Whether you're looking to scale, start, or stabilise your business, this event will offer actionable insights, real-world connections, and direct access to resources.

Organised by

First Enterprise

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