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SUMMARY:Access to Finance
DESCRIPTION:Looking to bring your business growth ideas to life but need a cash injection? Join our finance course for businesses! \nFREE in-person finance course for businesses\, where we demystify the intricate world of business funding\, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies needed to secure the resources your business needs and deserves. \nWhat it covers: \nIn this course\, you’ll gain a wider knowledge of funding options for your business to scale and expand… \n\nRLS\, Growth Loans and Start-up Loans\nThe importance of a bank in a business relationship\, products services\nThe importance of an accountant as a key partner in your business and planning\nEquity finance and other ways of funding business growth\n\nGain knowledge and inspiration from specialist speakers\, from the likes of Backing Essex Business\, Natwest\, Angels @ Essex and FRP Advisory. \nWho should attend: \nLet’s Do Business Group are aiming the course at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates and is geared to anyone looking to access finance. Your business must be based in or shortly relocating to Southend-On-Sea.  \n\nEntrepreneurs\nMicro business owners\nSmall business owners\nMiddle managers\nConsultants\nCoaches\nE-commerce businesses\nDigital marketers\nService based business owners\n\n  \nWhere is the course located? \nThe event is at Launchpad\, Airport Business Park. A refreshing new workspace that encourages innovation and support\, bringing together great businesses and people. \n  \nThis workshop is organised by backing Essex Business on behalf of Southend-On-Sea City Council and is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \nThe UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place\, supporting local business\, and people and skills.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/finance-course-for-businesses/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
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SUMMARY:FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS: How to develop a new product or service
DESCRIPTION:Keen to develop Design Thinking techniques and Market Analysis skills? This FREE 3 hour interactive workshop about products and services will teach you all you need to know! Worth reserving your spot!  \nIf you have an idea you want to turn into a business or you’re an existing business looking to expand your service offering\, then join us at Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway on November 15th for this free interactive workshop. \nWith the aid of experts\, and using Design Thinking techniques\, you will build an understanding of essential need to knows. These include: \n\nwho your potential customers are\nwhat problem they really need you to solve\nhow to build a clear picture of the market opportunity.\n\n…thus this interactive workshop about products and services will ultimately push you to develop your idea! \nThis is the first in a monthly series of the ICKG ACCELERATE workshops\, designed purely to help new and existing business owners. The aim being to encourage them in to develop all of the skills required to take business from Idea to Exit!  \nICKG – Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway\, the organiser and host of the event\, is the home for innovation and technology-focused businesses. Offering flexible\, collaborative workspace options and now ICKG ACCELERATE workshops! \nAs part of Global Entrepreneurship Week\, we’re offering this half-day course for FREE\, rather than the regular price of £60.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/interactive-workshop-about-products-and-services/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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