Business Plan Help

'How to write the perfect business plan' workshop

The 'How to write the perfect business plan' workshop is ideal for those thinking about, or currently starting a new business. You will get advice from an experienced business angel on how to approach your business plan, what to include and what you need to do to raise finance.

The half-day workshop is being held at the British Library, London in November and December. It costs £40 and you can find out more here.

Need a business loan to turn your business plan into reality?

It's been difficult for new start-ups and small businesses to get business bank loans in recent times. So it's good to see NatWest actively promoting small business loans for anything from £1,000 up to £25,000.

The loans are fixed at competitve rates and there are no arrangement or security fees. There's even a quick and relatively painless online application process available if you are in a hurry. Find out more here.

2 Years Free Banking and Free £75 Google AdWords Voucher

NatWest are currently offering new businesses free business banking for 2 years. Plus, as an added bonus, when you apply to open any NatWest business account online you can also get a free £75 Voucher for Google AdWords.

AdWords is a really effective way to promote your business online, so you can use your £75 of free online advertising to give your venture a great kick-start. This offer isn’t being widely publicised so to get the low-down, click on this link and under ‘Special Offers’ click on ‘Find out more’.

Raising money through invoice and asset-based lending

If you need to raise money for your business try Venture Finance. They are a leading independent Invoice and Asset Based Lender celebrating 20 years of experience helping small, medium and large businesses meet their goals. Venture specialise in Factoring, Invoice Finance and Invoice Discounting. Visit Venture Finance to find out how they can help you to raise funding, fast.

Securing Venture Capital Funding

If you are in the process of securing venture capital funding then here are some tips and suggestions to help you along the way. Click here to read them.

Advice on Funding Your Business Plan

Finance South East can help you with access to finance and impartial advice on the variety of funding options you have. They have expertise in a wide variety of finance options: bank loans, non-bank finance, venture capital, business angels and even those elusive grants! If you’re looking to raise money and you or your business is based in the South East of England visit their website for more details on how they can help you to fund your business plan.

Looking for Help to Raise Funding for Your Business?

axiom-e - the Cambridge-based strategic financial management consultants - can help you to prepare a business plan if you’re planning on – (1) raising money via a loan or equity finance, (2) funding the buying or selling of a business or (3) raising finance for a major capital expenditure project. By working closely with you on your business plan they aim to ensure your plan is realistic, clear and concise and that your financial projections make sense.

Raising Finance: How to Write a Good Business Plan

The University of Greenwich’s Centre for Entrepreneurship provides a thorough and detailed 16-page guide to writing a business plan to raise money. The accurately-titled Raising Finance: How to Write a Good Business Plan is written by a former bank manager and is packed with good advice and practical tips to help you write a business plan that will raise finance. A 'must-download' if you want to raise money with your business plan.

7 Tips to Help You Raise Funding with Your Business Plan

MyBusiness.co.uk has a very useful article that can help you to Make Your Financier Take You Seriously. The article suggests that raising money from a bank or financier boils down to two main things – a solid business plan and human relationships. The 7 tips could help you to fine-tune your business plan so it's music to the ears of a potential investor.

Professional Help to Raise Finance Over £10,000

Advantage Business Angels could help you to raise the funding you need if it’s more than £10,000 and less than £3 million. Once you’ve registered on their website they promise that you’ll receive free initial advice within 48 hours. There’s an initial fee of £1,425 plus VAT but if your business is based in the West Midlands, Government subsidies reduce the fees to £475 plus VAT. If they are successful in raising the money a fee of 5% is also payable.

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