Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
GC Angels
Support for entrepreneurs based in the North West with raising equity between £25,000 - £2m to grow and scale their businesses.Equity crowdfunding
If you have a business already trading then equity crowdfunding could be for you, there any many portals available to use.YFM Equity Partners
Equity investment for early-stage small businesses with growth potential.Finding a Health & Safety Consultant
Information, resources and tools to help you to manage Health and Safety for your business.Actionable information, tools and resources
The fundamentals of raising equity

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Equity finance versus debt finance
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UMi Funding & Grants Finder
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What to include in a funding pitch
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Inspiration
Raising equity finance for your business

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Equity Finance is widely accepted as an important ingredient in supporting the growth of innovative and ambitious businesses in a variety of funding scenarios. The British Business Bank (BBB) launched the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) last year to deliver greater levels of investment in SMEs across the North, to allow them to develop their businesses and market offering, as well as to offer increased flexibility in the type of funding available.
Top 5 equity crowdfunding tips
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When to turn funding down
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How to prepare your business for green funding
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Events and webinars
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready

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Mythbusting when starting a business
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How to raise debt finance to help your business go further
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WATCH: How to structure your grant application
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