

Keith Hiscock joined Ivan Sedgwick, investment director of LGB & Co, for the seminar 'Small businesses are the engine of every economy — but how should investors think about funding them?' as part of 'The Weekend of Mistakes' at Hay-on-Wye on 22 March 2026. The session was chaired by David Clarke,CEO of Didasko Education Company, the charity behind the Library of Mistakes, and explored the opportunities, risks and models shaping small-business finance today, from smart lending to equity stakes and everything inbetween. Read more about the event here: https://www.weekendofmistakes.org/2026-programme/ See the full programme of events here: https://www.weekendofmistakes.org/ Important notice: This content has been prepared purely for information purposes, and should not be construed as an offer, or the solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell any security, product, service or investment. The companies or legal entities covered in this content may or may not pay us a fixed fee for this content to be made available. Investments in small and mid-cap corporations and foreign entities are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his or her investment, and the securities or legal entities mentioned in this content may not be suitable or appropriate for all investors. Each investor’s particular needs, investment objectives and financial situation were not taken into account in the preparation of this content. Each investor must make his or her own independent decisions and obtain their own independent advice regarding any information, projects, securities, tax treatment or financial instruments mentioned herein. The fact that Hardman & Co has made available through this content various information constitutes neither a recommendation to enter into a particular transaction nor a representation that any financial instrument is suitable or appropriate for you. Each investor should consider whether an investment strategy of the purchase or sale of any product or security is appropriate for them in the light of their investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances. For more information, please read our full disclaimers: www.hardmanandco.com/research-disclosures www.hardmanandco.com/disclaimer



