Business Finance Week 2024: Free national and regional events available
Business Finance Week 2024 will run from 24 September to 2 October and includes a variety of national and regional in-person events and webinars.
Business Finance Week is hosted by British Business Bank along with their various partners and can help smaller businesses learn about the various finance options that are available to help them.
Events are being held to cover aspects of finance related to starting your business, innovating, and working capital.
For a full list of the events available and to register, see: https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/news-and-events/events/business-finance-week
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