Seminar to help firms source new areas of funding

The free seminar, at Doncaster Racecourse on February 12, will consider methods other than the traditional route of asking the bank for a loan or overdraft. Andrew Webb, of Business Doncaster, said: “The idea of this seminar is to give people the facts so that they can work out what is the best way for them to finance their business plans.”

David White, of Doncaster-based Ecopropagator, an equity-based crowdfunding platform which links investors to clean tech projects needing backing, will give a detailed explanation of the concept of crowdfunding.

The event, Looking Beyond the Banks – Alternative Funding, is funded by the South Yorkshire Sector Growth Enhancement Programme (SYSGEP).

Business Doncaster is a partner in SYSGEP, which is part-financed by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund.

The seminar will also cover what grants are available to businesses in Doncaster and will hear from Adam Tavener, of Clifton Asset Management, about using pension funds to invest in a business.

The event is part of Doncaster Business Month, which also includes a business showcase at the racecourse on February 20.

Looking Beyond the Banks – Alternative Funding runs on February 12, from 4pm to 6pm, with doors opening at 3.30pm. To book a place, email [email protected] or call 01302 862464.