Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
Grants Management Function - Find a grant
Find a Grant is a free, central place for businesses, individuals and organisations to find and apply for government grantsAlternative Business Funding
Alternative Business Funding's online platform can help wherever you are in your business journey.Growth Impact Fund
Social investment funding for organisations with growth, improved equality and diversity goals.SEIS - Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme
Equity investment for eligible small and early-stage businesses.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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