Sweda: Two-day investment readiness workshop

Thinking about securing investment for your business or social enterprise? join SWEDA West Bromwich for this free two-day workshop, designed to help you identify the best sources of finance and prepare for a successful application.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (both days)
Location: Skills Work and Enterprise Development Agency (SWEDA), Church Street, West Bromwich, B70 8RP
Cost: Free

What to expect

Led by experienced Business Finance Specialists, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the investment process with confidence.

• Understand finance options – explore the debt, finance and grant funding landscape.
• Create a financial strategy – develop a tailored finance shopping list for your business.
• Master business planning – learn how to prepare a solid business plan that attracts investment.
• Financial forecasting essentials – gain practical insights into pricing, profit & loss, and cash flow forecasting.

Agenda

Day 1 – Understanding finance options & business planning

• 09:00 Registration & refreshments
• 09:30 Workshop start
• 10:00 Debt & finance landscape
• 11:15 Grant funding landscape
• 12:00 Your finance shopping list
• 12:30 Lunch
• 13:15 Business planning for finance
• 15:00 End of day 1

Day 2 – Financial forecasting & cash flow management

• 09:00 Refreshments
• 09:30 Workshop start
• 10:00 Financial forecasting – pricing
• 11:00 Financial forecasting – profit & loss
• 12:30 Lunch
• 13:15 Financial forecasting – cashflow
• 15:00 End of day 2

If you have existing business plans, models, or financial documents, bring them along for tailored guidance and support.

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your business for investment success. Secure your place today.