Accessing Business Finance Workshops
Date Posted: 16th March 2010
Working together to support your business
The aim of the Accessing Business Finance Workshops is to introduce entrepreneurs and business owners to the basic principles of accessing business finance and inform them of the financing options available to companies in Wales.
Background
In response to the economic downturn, the Welsh Assembly Government has worked with the major banks in Wales and has produced a '10 step guide' for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) titled, 'Weathering the Storm - Accessing Bank Finance'. Following on from the successful publication of this guide the Assembly are now planning follow on Workshops titled, 'Accessing Business Finance'.
Purpose of the Workshops
The objectives of the workshops are to communicate a number of key messages to participants to ensure they understand the central concepts, principles and practices of business finance and are equipped with sufficient basic knowledge to successfully approach finance organisations, especially, but not exclusively, banks.
How will the Workshops benefit my business?
Using the '10 Step Guide' delegates will receive support and advice on ways to raise appropriate finances from both the private and public sector.
Two pilot events have been arranged:
26 February 2010 - Technium OpTIC, St Asaph
16 March 2010 - Springboard Innovation Centre, Cwmbran
Register online or call Flexible Support for Business on 03000 6 03000
Following on from the Pilot Workshops a further 22 Workshop dates will be released to be held across Wales throughout 2010. Please check this website for further details of dates, times and location for the future Workshops.
