Access to Finance Wandsworth: Funding Foundations
About this Event
Access to Finance Wandsworth which runs from 22nd-25th September, aims to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners with funders, advisers and finance specialists to help them start and grow their business.
Join us in person and online to find out about your funding options, gain insights from experts, connect with funders, get tailored advice and sign up for practical workshops.
22nd September
Funding foundations
9:30- Registration & Networking Breakfast
10.00 - Keynote Presentation and Q&A , UK Small Business Commissioner
Emma will cover:
- Top tips to getting paid on time - with cashflow being the finest form of finance
- The work of her Office to get money moving through the economy
- Sources of start-up and growth capital support
10.45am-11.15am
The Funding Journey
Hear from local founders - Josh Puddle - , who has raised over £5m across six funding rounds, from angel investors and Louise Duncum - , a recipient of the government-backed StartUp Loan scheme.
Josh and Louise will share insights on how they raised finance to grow their business, the challenges they faced and the lessons learnt along the way.
11.15-12pm
Network with funders and fellow founders over refreshments
Workshop: 12pm-1.30pm
Funding your business and improving profitability - Julie Wong
In this interactive workshop, Julie will share practical tips to help you better understand your finances, manage cashflow and funding and make more confident decisions about the future of your business.
Sign up for the workshop .
23rd & 24th September (Online)
1-1 Meet the Funder. Book your free 1-1 session
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & breakfast refreshments
Info: Register for the event and network with fellow business owners and funders over breakfast refreshments.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Presentation and Q&A
Host: Emma Jones CBE
Info: Emma Jones CBE, UK Small Business Commissioner Keynote presentation followed by a Q&A
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
The Funding Journey
Host: Josh Puddle
Info: Local founders Josh Puddle and Louise Duncum discuss their funding journeys
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking Refreshment Break
Info: Network with founders and funders
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Funding Your Business and Improving Profitability
Host: Julie Wong
Info: An interactive workshop covering business finance, cashflow management and strategies to improve profitability
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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