This is the second session in a series of four free breakfast events over the Autumn of 2010 that will showcase some of the business expertise within the University of Nottingham.  A new format has been designed to provide added value over and above the general information and business networking opportunities, attendees will now have the opportunity to put their own specific business issues to leading academics and take away some practical advice from the surgery session that they can implement immediately.  This event will focus on:
Financing options for small and medium businesses and Writing and delivering effective business plans and is delivered in collaboration with Business Link.

Event format:
     0730 - 0800... Registration, breakfast and networking
     0800 - 0810... Welcome and introductions
     0810 - 0915... Two presentations
     0915 - 0930... General Q & A
     0930 - 0945... Coffee, networking and close for those that want/need to get away
     0945 - 1030... Two parallel interactive surgery sessions

Financing options for business - David Scott

Businesses of all sizes frequently need further injections of capital at various stages in its life-cycle.  This presentation will introduce you to the various options that you might need to consider whether you are starting a business, expanding it, covering your cash flow or have other financing needs.

“A broad insight into the financing options available to my business.”

Effective Business Plans - Dr. Hannah Noke and Chris Mahon

An effective business plan is essential for any organisation trying to secure external finance.   This presentation will talk about the ways in your business plan should be tailored to meet the needs of different audiences to secure external finance and/or achieve the buy-in of stakeholders.

“Real information that focused my thinking; useful to think about planning the business plan.”

 

Check out the 5th and 12th October in the calendar to see the full details of the one day workshops that will follow each of these awareness raising sessions.

 

Any queries please call Maggie on 0115 846 6609 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it