Build A Business: Funding your business idea.

Fri Feb 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC+00:00

Eccles Library | Salford

Salford Community Libraries
Publisher/HostSalford Community Libraries
Build A Business:  Funding your business idea.
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Funding your business idea. Grants, debt or equity.
About this Event

Overview
Explore the three main types of funding available to UK businesses — grants, debt and equity — and work through a simple exercise to identify which option could best support your own business goals and stage.
What you’ll cover
• What grants, debt and equity funding are and how they differ
• The pros and cons of each funding type
• Real examples of funding sources and when to use them
• A hands-on exercise to assess what funding might suit your business
Who should attend
Entrepreneurs, founders and start-ups ready to explore how to finance their business idea and growth.
Why attend
Gain clarity on funding options, understand what funders look for, and leave with a tailored view of the most suitable route forward.


About Daniel -

With over 20 years of experience working as a business advisor across the public and private sector Daniel specialises in helping businesses of all sizes from startups to multinational corporations to achieve their goals. With a blend of public and private sector knowledge, insights and practical expertise he helps businesses navigate the often complex landscape of business support.


He is a multi business founder, applying large company thinking, methodology and understanding to start up and scaling businesses, supporting clients to navigate relevant public and private sector support.


PLEASE NOTE:
This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme, funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authorities. To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:

Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses) OR
You are thinking of starting a business or have a business idea you want to develop.

You or your business also needs to have a postcode within one of the following Greater Manchester authorities:
Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.

Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org


If this is the first time you are attending a Build a Business workshop please complete a registration form before attending. Here is the link Complete Form

I you have any questions please contact Sue. [email protected]

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Eccles Library, 28 Barton Lane, Salford, United Kingdom

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