Desperately seeking finance

Four leading business advisers discuss sources of finance

On 26 June 2006 the British Library hosted a panel discussion on finance sources for startups.

The event was one in a series designed to inspire and support small businesses and entrepreneurs as part of the British Library's recently upgraded Business & IP Centre.

The discussion was chaired by former Real Business Editor Matthew Rock and featured presentations from four leading business advisers:

The discussion was chaired by former Real Business Editor Matthew Rock and featured presentations from four leading business advisers: Mike Conroy, Senior Marketing Manager, HSBC; David Sullivan, ACIB Financial Relationships Manager, Business Link for London; Colin Spiller, Marketing Manager, Strathdon Investments Plc; and Chris Clothier, MMC Ventures.

Watch it here

The British Library recorded the panel discussion on the day, and now you can watch it right here on bCentral. That means you can see what happened even if you couldn't make it along in person.

Panellists' presentations

Questions from the audience

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