UMi Makes it Easy... to Get Funding - Webinar Series
Events & Learning
Navigating the world of grants, finance and investment can be complex and overwhelming. With many ways to finance your business from grant funding to equity investment and everything in between it’s no wonder 60% of businesses state that lack of awareness is their main barrier to finance.
UMi Get Funding takes the hard work out of finding and using the best information, expertise and finance for businesses to do more and go further.
Through our Get Funding Webinar Series we’ll breakdown the jargon, discuss the types of funding options available, explain how they work and provide top tips on finding the best deals, making it easier for you to access the best business grants, finance and investment.
Webinar Series
Episode 1 - Get Funding: Making it easier to access the right business funding
Discover the full landscape of grants, loans and investment funding options available to your business, and learn strategies to identify the right support that aligns with your growth goals.
Date: 2nd December 2024
Time: 10am - 11am
Speaker: Julie Cuthbertson, Business Funding Director, UMi.
Catch up here.
Episode 2 - Get grant ready: Making it easier to fund your next big project
Step-by-step guidance on securing grant funding for your next project. Learn how to maximise your chances of success and access funds that can propel your business forward.
Date: 21st January 2025
Time: 10am - 11am
Speaker: Phil Sly, Grant Funding Specialist, UMi
Catch up here.
Episode 3 - Get Working Capital: Making it easier to keep your business moving
Understand how to unlock working capital options to maintain cash flow, streamline operations, and avoid financial bottlenecks that can hinder business performance.
Date: 11th February 2025
Time: 10am - 11am
Speaker: Dean Whitlie, Lloyds
Catch up here.
Episode 4 - Get Property Finance: Making it easier to expand or establish your premises
Explore tailored finance options for business property needs, whether expanding your workspace or establishing a new location, and learn how to fund your ideal premises with minimal hassle.
Date: 6th March 2025
Time: 10am - 11am
Speakers: Harriet Gibbs, Reward Finance and Eugene Taylor, NatWest
Catch up here.
Episode 5 - Get Investment Capital: Making it easier to kick-start your next phase of growth
Gain insight into securing investment capital to fuel your growth strategy, attract investors, and access the resources needed to achieve your ambitious business goals.
Date: 20th March 2025
Time: 10am - 11am
Speakers: Charlotte Scott, Innovation SuperNetwork and Jane Siddle, NEL Fund Managers
Catch up here.
Episode 6 - Get Start-up Finance: Making it easier to start your business
Discover practical finance options designed for start-ups, from seed funding to early-stage loans, and learn how to set up your business with a strong financial foundation from day one.
Date: 15th April 2025
Time: 10am - 11am
Speaker: Vicky Mears, British Business Bank