Gateway to Finance
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Are you an existing business based in a London borough and seeking to raise bank finance? If so, then the Gateway to Finance (G2F) programme can help you raise the funding you need.
PLEASE NOTE THE GATEWAY TO FINANCE PROGRAMME HAS NOW FINISHED. THERE ARE OTHER PROGRAMMES THAT EAST LONDON SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE CAN HELP YOU IN RAISING FINANCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
The Programme, has been specifically set up to help existing businesses across all 33 London boroughs to raise the finance they need to grow and expand.
Who will benefit from the programme?
- Any London based existing business
- Looking to raise more than £30,000 in debt finance
- Employing less than 250 and has less than £40 million in annual sales
- Need independent and in-depth advice on raising finance
The offer:
- 2 hour one to one session with a business advisor
- Minimum of 12 hours one to one business support
- Support in developing a finance ready business plan for the banks
- Help in identifying different sources of finance for your business
- Support in understanding the key issues when applying for debt finance
- If applicable introduction to banks
How much will it cost you?
The first 2-hour one-to-one support is free.
The programme is heavily subsidised, however a contribution fee of £200+ VAT is required once you decide to move forward.
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW THE G2F PROGRAMME CAN HELP YOU, CLICK HERE AND FILL IN THE FORM.
About Gateway to Finance
G2F is part of the Solutions for Business Product’s “Understanding Finance for Business” funded by The London Development Agency and European Regional Development funding. The programme has two strands: Gateway to Finance, delivered by East London Small Business Centre for existing businesses seeking to raise debt finance from the banks and Gateway to Investment, delivered by Grant Thornton for existing businesses seeking investment.
