Starting a business

Starting a business can be exciting and daunting in equal measure. Whether you have a new business idea but don’t know how to get started, or you’ve recently started your business but need investment, the Investment Readiness team is here to help.

From business planning to start-up loans and grants, there are a wide range of options available to businesses today. However, gaining the right advice and applying for the right funding to start or grow your business can seem like the most challenging or time-consuming task.

Our business advisers and finance specialists can help you every step of the way, from helping you write a strong business plan and building a financial forecast to identifying and applying for finance.

Free and impartial support for start-up businesses

We offer a comprehensive range of support services for start-ups and early stage businesses in the West Midlands. This includes a series of interactive workshops in various formats.

Information & Advice Workshops

These free interactive taster sessions will give an overview of the funding options available to businesses and help to demystify the world of funding your business including:

  • Debt finance & understanding interest rates
  • Alternative Finance
  • Grant funding – is it free?
  • Crowdfunding – reward, social and equity
  • Angel Investment & Venture Capital – when is it right for you?
  • The importance of creating a Pitch Deck or a Business Plan
  • Financial forecasting and why it’s the narrative you need

Further support will be delivered by the Investment Readiness team through a combination of workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one mentoring by finance specialists, all of whom have years of experience in unlocking funding and helping firms grow.

There will also be access to bespoke online resources that will help bosses better understand key measures, financial forecasting, cashflow needs and creating pitch decks to entice potential investors.

2-Day Finance Readiness Workshop

This two day event is designed to enable you to identify the best source of finance for your business’ needs and prepare for an application.

Delivered by our team of experienced Business Finance Specialists, you will walk away prepared to begin your business finance journey.

If you have developed any plans, models, framework or have documentation already, we encourage you to bring it along as it will aid in maximising and delivering the best support for your business.

Tailored one-to-one support

If you are an established business and need help with a finance-related challenge or opportunity, we can arrange a one-to-one appointment for you with one of our business finance specialists to discuss your needs. Please email us via: investmentreadiness.admin@oxin.co.uk

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