Unlocking Growth - SME Debt Finance Roadshow
24th September 2023
At a time when the debt market is transforming, the British Business Bank is bringing a debt finance roadshow to the Highlands and Moray.
In partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Highland Council, the roadshow is a hands-on event tailored for SMEs looking to secure debt financing.
With a strong focus on fostering connections, this event is a rare opportunity to connect directly with alternative debt lenders from the Central Belt and further afield and to better understand your businesses funding options.
SMEs can expect short, snappy, and insightful presentations, plenty of time for networking with lenders exhibiting at the event and good food to wrap up the session.
If your business needs an injection of working capital or growth capital, this is the event for you.
For more information go HERE
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- Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)
- Highland Council : Wick Service Point
- Highland Council : Thurso Service Point
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