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Funding for business
The majority of businesses will need funding to start and/or grow. Identifying what is needed is often the easier task. Understanding how you can access the right financial support and what types are available to you can be harder to navigate. These resources and information will help you in that process – covering available sources of funding, peer-to-peer lending, external investment for your business, crowdfunding, and funding sources in a crisis.
Find out about funding
There’s a range of funding available for new and existing businesses – from loans to grants and funding for specific items or services.
If you are looking for an alternative route to financing your business, peer to peer lending (P2P) is one of the choices open to you.
External investment for your business
Once you have decided that you would benefit from some external investment, your next step is to find the right source of finance.
Crowdfunding has become very popular. But what is it, and what are the different types of crowdfunding?
If your business is at risk of crisis or bankruptcy, there are emergency sources of financial assistance available.
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Webinar: Getting S*** Done - Don't let your business run you
This webinar with business coach Gareth Allen will give attendees some ideas about staying organised and on top of their workflow as well as suggesting some specific solutions and discussing delegation.
Webinar: Understanding your Market - Unlocking the potential of your business.
This webinar with tourism marketing expert John Gallery will assist businesses to identify their target markets and share ideas how to reach them.
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The second webinar in our ShopAppy social media series will explain how you can increase your following and engagement with your local community.