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SUMMARY:TechForge Accelerator Workshop 5: Bagging Your First Investment - Raising Funds from Personal Connections\, Angels\, Banks and the Crowd - Electric Works -
DESCRIPTION:Looking for investment to move your tech startup forward but not sure which funding route could be right for your business? \nThe TechForge Accelerator from Business Sheffield is a series of five in-person workshops designed to support technology-centred startups\, particularly those involving software. \nThe accelerator is best suited to early-stage founders. You might have an idea you’re exploring\, be developing a prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP)\, or have already started trading. \nYou can attend one or more workshops in the TechForge Accelerator series depending on your needs. Each workshop lasts just over two hours\, with an opportunity to network at the end. \nWhat is this TechForge Accelerator workshop about?\nThe final session of the TechForge Accelerator explores different options for raising external investment for your tech startup. \nWhether you’re looking to raise £5\,000 or £500\,000\, there are different routes you could consider. This workshop introduces three of these options: debt\, equity investment and crowdfunding. \nYou’ll explore how these funding routes work and consider which options could be suitable for your business. \nThe session will also look in more detail at equity investment and some of the things you’ll need to know when working towards your first equity investment deal. \nWhat will I learn?\nDuring the workshop\, you’ll explore: \nDifferent ways to raise investment\nGet an introduction to different external funding options available to startups\, including debt\, equity investment and crowdfunding. \nDebt funding\nExplore debt as a funding option\, where money is borrowed to support the business. \nEquity investment\nUnderstand equity investment\, which involves the sale of shares in the business\, and explore this funding route in more detail. \nCrowdfunding\nLearn about crowdfunding as another potential route for raising money from the general public. \nChoosing an investment route\nExplore the different options and consider which funding routes could be suitable for your business. \nYour first equity investment deal\nExplore some of the things you’ll need to know when working towards your first equity investment deal. \nWho is the TechForge Accelerator for?\nThe TechForge Accelerator is best suited to founders of early-stage\, technology-centred startups\, particularly those involving software. \nYou might be: \nExploring a technology or software business idea\nWorking on a prototype\nDeveloping a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)\nAlready doing some initial trading\nDo I need to attend all five workshops?\nNo. The TechForge Accelerator includes five in-person workshop sessions\, but you can book one or more workshops depending on your needs. \nWho will deliver the workshop?\nThe session will be led by one of Business Sheffield’s highly experienced Tech Scale-Up Advisors. \nBook Here: Bagging Your First Investment
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/techforge-accelerator-workshop-5-bagging-your-first-investment-raising-funds-from-personal-connections-angels-banks-and-the-crowd-electric-works/
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SUMMARY:The 8 emotions that drive sales - Online - Rotherham
DESCRIPTION:“Understand why customers buy\, why they hesitate and what helps them say yes. \nPeople buy emotionally and justify their decisions with logic. In this practical workshop\, we’ll explore eight emotions that influence buying behaviour and how they affect your marketing and sales. \nYou’ll identify what may be creating hesitation\, what customers need to feel before they act and how to make buying from you a clearer\, safer and more compelling choice. \nYou’ll leave with practical ways to strengthen your messaging\, build trust and turn more interest into sales.”\n“Book online:\n8 emotions that drive sales \n  For more info:\n01709 254444\nBusinessRiDO@rotherham.gov.uk”
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/the-8-emotions-that-drive-sales-online-rotherham/
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SUMMARY:Module 2 : Getting The Basics Right - DMC01- Barnsley
DESCRIPTION:In the early stages of start-up\, finances can seem scary. It’s important to get things right from the start but it’s not as complicated as you might think. This workshop will cover all the essentials for you to start your business understanding your reporting & tax duties and having a realistic and achievable financial plan. \nTopics covered: \nSurvival Budgets & Start-up Costs \nLegal Structures \nInsurance \nPricing your product or service \nCreating Cash Flow \nBookkeeping \nTax & NI \nLaunchpad Information: \nOur fully-funded programme is designed to help ambitious entrepreneurs set up and run successful businesses. We also support SMEs under three years old and micro businesses of any age\, with free support to get your business moving in the right direction — whether you’re just on the start of your business journey or want to take it to the next level. \nIn order to be eligible for this support\, you must live in or run a business in Barnsley \nBook Here:Module 2 – Getting the Basics Right
URL:https://launchpadsouthyorkshire.co.uk/event/module-2-getting-the-basics-right-dmc01-barnsley-23/
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