Access to Funding

Description

Looking to bring your business growth ideas to life but need a cash injection?

Join us at our FREE online webinar, where we demystify the intricate world of business funding, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies needed to secure the resources your business needs and deserves.

In this course, you'll gain a wider knowledge of funding options for your business to scale/expand.

Dates: Wednesday 16th October 2024

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Where: Online (Zoom)

Fee: Free

For: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring)

Covering topics such as GGS (Growth Guarantee Scheme), Growth Loans, Start-up Loans, and the importance of an accountant in a business relationship, participants will leave with a robust toolkit of knowledge to navigate the intricate world of business financing.

The course is aimed at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates and is geared to anyone looking to access finance. 

About the hosts:

Peter Disney - Wood and Disney

Managing Director, Chartered Accountant, Certified Business and Finance Professional, Certified Profit Consultant and Accredited Business Navigator Provider. Creator of TroubleShooterPlus a business diagnostic program. Creator of Plus4Business an online business advisory system. 

Peter has many years of experience in not only all the financial aspects of running a successful business but also in growth strategies. In particular marketing, strategic thinking implementation and control, and leveraging technology for growth, are areas he specialises in.

Robert Laurie - Backing Essex Business

Robert is a Business Advisory Manager at Backing Essex Business (delivered by Let's Do Business Group) and has 35 years of banking relationship and finance experience, providing support and advice to businesses of all sizes across Essex. He has an extensive network of key partners who also support businesses with non-financial issues, as well as good links to Local Councils and Grant providers.

This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Let's Do Business Group.

Let's Do Business Group is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

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