Business Link event 'Planning to Raise Finance'

Many businesses are finding it a major challenge to raise finance in the current economic climate.  This workshop will help companies and business-owners understand the principles behind raising finance from external sources and importantly, how to put these into practice through the implementation of a viable business plan.

Those attending will be given an overview of the variety of funding options available to companies in a straightforward and impartial manner, and help companies consider the pros and cons of each.

Delegates will be given information about what lenders and investors are looking for and how to maximise their chances of successfully securing the funding needed.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to find out more how to access funding and university expertise to achieve their business growth with the University of Greenwich. The University’s close ties with government and education providers can take the hassle out of funding applications. Support will be available to help you identify what you require and find the most suitable funding scheme to support your business needs - http://enterprise.gre.ac.uk

What will be covered?
Delegates will leave this two and half hour workshop with:
• An overview of funding options and their pros and cons
• An understanding of what are funders looking for
• Tops tips for effective business planning for raising finance
• Knowledge of where to go for further help

When & Where:
Date:   18th March 2010
Time:  9.00am – 11.30am
Venue:  The University of Greenwich Old Royal Naval College Park Row, Greenwich London SE10 9LS

South London Business workshops are sponsored by Business Link and are free to attend. Any company with a trading address in one of south London’s twelve Boroughs can attend; refreshments are provided. Places are limited to a maximum of 30 delegates each; please book early to secure your place.

To book your place or to find out about future events, please call Lauren Holyhead on 020 8253 4293 or email events@southlondonbusiness.co.uk