Open to both SMEs and business intermediaries working with SME clients, these virtual events are particularly relevant for those looking to: - scale up and fully power their business model - pivot their business model - secure finance to continue usual operations. Attendees will gain knowledge on the funding landscape and how to navigate through the different stages as a business develops. We will discuss a range of options within the SME funding landscape, including:
- Government funding
- Alternative finance and Market Gap funders
- Working Capital management
- The funding landscape
The event is aimed at:
- SMEs looking for funding
- Start up businesses/entrepreneursnEstablished business looking for alternative finance
- Aimed at MDO (Managing Directors/Owners).
Speakers:
Patrick Burge – Smorgasbord
As a strategy, planning and growth leadership expert Patrick has spent over 20 years in building and exiting a successful design, manufacturing and importing business and working in startups and more mature businesses. Spin outs, Government Delivery Partners, family businesses and SMEs are familiar territory; delivering and joining the dots in many sectors including sport and leisure, importing, fitness, tech, and apparel. He works in strategy, planning, advice, executing business growth and directing account strategy, and is an advisor on the Government backed Startup Loan Scheme.
Tony Ryan- Smorgasboard
Tony has spent his whole working life advising companies and for the last sixteen years has specialised in working with startups and SMEs. He is passionate about helping business owners to achieve the true potential of their businesses and using their businesses to achieve their life’s ambitions. Tony has set up and run his own coaching and consulting companies, selling them on successfully. He was a director of two listed companies and also a director at Deloitte Consulting and KPMG Consulting. Tony has delivered hundreds of business clinics for SMEs in conjunction with banks, local councils and other support organisations.