More details about Access to Finance
Why come to HiB for this service?
Finding finance is one of the most difficult parts of running
your own business. But with Access to Finance, you not only
get a professional financial makeover, but the government
is paying for most of it. So why not!
What the programme covers
Access to Finance can help pay for:
- Preparation or refinement of your business plan
- Preparation of financial plans and projections
- Operational and capacity planning
- Advice on types and sources of finance available to
you
- New market entry planning
- Coaching on how to present a professional case to finance
providers
- A review of your business model if necessary
- Team and management skills assessment where necessary
Through Access to Finance, you get not only best advice
as to your funding search, but also recommendations as to
who to approach for funding. With our experience, we know
the eligibility criteria for many lenders, so we will help
you save time by steering you in the right direction to
find the best suited lender for your company.
That might include any of the
following:
- Banks and building societies
- Lenders dealing with the small firms loan guarantee
scheme
- Commercial mortgage lenders
- Invoice finance or asset finance providers
- Independent investors / business angels
- Venture Capital firms
What subsidy you might get
Access to Finance subsidises the cost of using expert advisers.
The amount of the subsidy depends on how long you have been
trading with younger companies attracting the highest rates.
· 80% subsidies are available for new starts or businesses
established for up to 18 months.
· 65% subsidies are available for businesses older
than 18 months.
What next?
Call 020 8427 6188 and ask for a free business review under
Access to Finance. Or email .
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