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Business Funding Advice
From start-up funding to growth capital, we'll get you pitch ready, show which business investors to target and how to win them over. Everything you need to get ahead and secure the business funding that's right for you.
Get backing for your business idea
Do you have a startup idea you think could grow into a substantial business? But you're not sure of the right options for you. We'll show what the process involves and how to get the best results for your circumstances.
Who this is for
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You’re a budding entrepreneur with an idea you’d like to turn into a successful small business
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To get your idea off the ground or grow it further, you need some funding
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But you’re wondering where and how to get it
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What we'll do
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Introduce you to the key concepts in small business funding
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Explain the mechanisms small businesses use to fund themselves
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Explain the types of organisations that fund small businesses and what success factors they look for
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Work with you to apply these insights to your funding strategy
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What you get
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Understand the pros and cons of the different funding options used by small businesses
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Know what you need to do to qualify for different funding types
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Know how to pitch your business case to those that offer funding
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The best chance to succeed and reach your funding targets
Get the right funding for your high-growth startup
Do you have a high-growth startup that needs external funding? We'll explain the type of funding that's best for you, the thresholds you need to reach and how to meet expectations.
Who this is for
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You've launched, or are planning to launch, a high-growth startup
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Your ambition is to build it into a substantial business
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To drive this growth, you'll need to spend a lot of money
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You’re thinking of when and how to bring in outside investors
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What we'll do
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Introduce you to the key concepts in startup funding, including funding rounds
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Explain the process — how it works, how long it takes, how much to raise
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Explain the investor perspective — their goals and what they look for in startups
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Highlight the common pitfalls in raising funding
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Work with you to apply these insights to your funding strategy
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What you get
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Know which point you’ve reached on the startup maturity spectrum
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Identify the milestones you must pass to be ready to raise more funding
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Identify which investor types would be the best fit for your startup and how to pitch to them
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Know which equity or debt instruments would be best suited to your next funding round
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The best chance to succeed and reach your funding targets
Grow your SME with the right funding
Do you have an established SME that with the right outside investment is ready for the next stage of growth? We can get you ready to meet the criteria investors are looking for so you can meet your funding target.
Who this is for
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You run an established SME
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You have the opportunity to accelerate the growth of your business
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To drive this growth, you’ll need an injection of outside funding
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You’re thinking of when and how to bring in outside investors
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What we'll do
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Introduce you to the key concepts in SME funding
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Explain the process — how it works and how long it takes
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Explain the investor perspective — their goals and what they look for in SMEs
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Highlight the common pitfalls in raising funding
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Work with you to apply these insights to your funding strategy
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What you get
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Identify the criteria you must meet to make your SME investible
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Identify which investor types would be the best fit for your business and how to pitch to them
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Know which equity or debt instruments would be best for raising the funding you need
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The best chance to succeed and achieve your funding target