Access to Finance: Navigating the Landscape with Confidence

Wed May 06 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm UTC+01:00

Bristol Central Library | Bristol

Business & IP Centre Bristol
Publisher/HostBusiness & IP Centre Bristol
Access to Finance: Navigating the Landscape with Confidence
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Free workshop demystifying business finance for start-ups. Learn how to assess needs, navigate lenders and secure the right funding.
About this Event

This workshop demystifies the finance landscape for new and growing businesses. It covers how to assess and understand your finance needs, identify specific finance solutions to achieve your objectives or address your challenges, and to confidently navigate the finance market to access the finance you need from trusted lenders, at competitive terms.
The session includes guidance on building a compelling lending proposal, understanding eligibility requirements, and how lenders assess applications. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to unlock the appropriate finance solutions for their needs, avoid common mistakes and minimise risk.

The session will be delivered by Josh Rees, Founder and Director of BCDF, who is a business finance specialist. Josh is an expert in funding for new and growing SMEs, who delivers practical insights to his clients on securing the right solutions at the right time.





Workshops are free for all aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups, and small businesses in the West of England Combined Authority region. All events are funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority through the UKSPF.





FAQs



Will there be refreshments?

Tea and instant coffee will be provided in the meeting room. Bristol Central Library has a cafe with a range of other refreshments for purchase.



What is your refund policy?

BIPC Bristol events are free, but places are limited and events can be oversubscribed. If you no longer wish to attend the session, when possible please give two working days’ notice by email or cancel on Eventbrite.



Can I attend if I am not a member of the library?

Any Bristol-based business or person with a business idea is welcome, but we always recommend joining the library as it is free and makes our business databases, books, and e-books easy for you to access.



What are the parking and accessibility provisions at Bristol Central Library?

Please see the Bristol Central Library website for information about visiting the library.



How can I find out about BIPC Bristol news and upcoming events?

Follow us on Eventbrite and also on LinkedIn and Instagram. For more information on BIPC Bristol see our web page: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/BIPC

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Bristol Central Library, College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom

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