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Free, live webinar for business owners

Are you a business owner looking for the right funding to grow or sustain your business? Whether you're a startup or an established company struggling to secure a loan from traditional lenders, understanding your financial options is key.

Join us for this informative webinar, where you will be guided through the loan application process, eligibility criteria, and real-life success stories of businesses.

Agenda

  • Overview of Microfinance Ireland’s loan offerings, ranging from €2,000 to €50,000.
  • The types of businesses eligible for loans, including startups and established companies.
  • Who can apply for loans: sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships.
  • Discussion on how the loans can help businesses grow or sustain operations.
  • Step-by-step guidance through the loan application process.
  • Explanation of eligibility requirements and what makes a business suitable for funding.
  • Examples of businesses Microfinance Ireland has supported in the past, showcasing various industries.

About Microfiance Ireland

Microfinance Ireland is a not-for-profit lender, established to deliver the Government’s Microenterprise Loan Fund. Supported by the Irish government, Microfinance Ireland assists businesses struggling to secure a business loan from a traditional lender. Microfinace Ireland is a small Dublin-based team supported by an external panel of experienced Credit Assessors around the country, who meet locally with you to assess your loan application and business proposal. They provide small loans, with the purpose of helping start-ups and established businesses get the finance they need for their business.

Why join?

01.

Funding Support

Learn how Microfinance Ireland supports businesses.
02.

Eligibility & Application

Discover who can apply for funding and how to apply.
03.

Success Stories

Hear about real examples of businesses funded.

Meet the host

Christina McGreevy
Christina McGreevy
Head of Sales at Kinore
Christina is the Head of Sales at Kinore. Christina has an extensive background sales and marketing in the hospitality sector and has been an experienced manager for over 14 years. Christina is passionate about ensuring small business owners and new entrepreneurs feel supported throughout their journey - from your first enquiry through to being accepted as a client of Kinore.

Meet the expert guest

Lorna Duffy
Lorna Duffy
Head of Marketing & Channels at MicroFinance Ireland
Lorna is Head of Marketing & Channels with Microfinance Ireland since 2023. Within this role Lorna is responsible for leading and executing the overall marketing strategy with a specific focus on developing new channels and brand awareness of Microfinance Ireland amongst the small business community in Ireland.
Small businesses and micro-enterprises are the life blood of business in Ireland and it’s important that they understand the full range of government supports and funding options available to them. Lorna has extensive experience working with SMEs in a B2B capacity across the Financial, Telco and Food Industries in Ireland.