Join the British Business Bank in Durham for an event where you can hear useful guidance and tips on how to start your own business and avoid costly mistakes in the process. You'll hear from other small business owners as they speak about their experiences of starting up.

Plus, there will be a panel discussion with a range of experts, and a networking opportunity where you can exchange finance tips and advice alongside your peers.

Speakers

• Sophie Dale-Black, Director, UK Network - Midlands and North of England, British Business Bank
• Nicki Clark, CEO, UMi
• Shaun Fooy, Senior Manager, UK Network - North East and Tees Valley, British Business Bank
• Nicola Kilkenny, Local Enterprise Manager, NatWest

Coffee and pastries will be provided. Paid car parking is available within Belmont Car Park Durham (3 min walk/0.2 miles). Accessible parking is available on request. Durham rail station is a 10 minute taxi ride away.

This event is part of Business Finance Week, hosted by British Business Bank.

The British Business Bank is 100% Government owned, but independently managed. We bring together expertise and capital to the smaller business finance markets. Our mission is to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and to enable the transition to a net zero economy, by improving access to finance for smaller businesses. For more details about how British Business Bank processes personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

This event is held in partnership with UMi, Natwest, Virgin Startup and BEF.