Events Archive 2013
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ENDED - Make your ideas happen through crowdfunding
24th October 2013. 10am-6pm. The Work Foundation.
Start up Direct presents: Make your ideas happen through crowdfunding, sponsored by London Fusion and the European Union Regional Development Fund.
With the rise of the web and social media a new funding avenue has emerged: crowdfunding.
Using the speed, connectivity and power of the Internet a company can now make funding opportunities accessible to "the crowd".
I'll be speaking at this workshop which explores the latest crowdfunding trends and platforms for raising capital; how to avoid the common pitfalls; and ways to discover an approach to crowdfunding that works best for you.
At this event you will learn:
Start up Direct presents: Make your ideas happen through crowdfunding, sponsored by London Fusion and the European Union Regional Development Fund.
With the rise of the web and social media a new funding avenue has emerged: crowdfunding.
Using the speed, connectivity and power of the Internet a company can now make funding opportunities accessible to "the crowd".
I'll be speaking at this workshop which explores the latest crowdfunding trends and platforms for raising capital; how to avoid the common pitfalls; and ways to discover an approach to crowdfunding that works best for you.
At this event you will learn:
- A step-by-step approach to crowdfunding your business
- The three types of crowdfunding
- The best crowdfunding platforms
- How to structure and value your deal
- How to receive crowdfunding without releasing any equity
- How to secure a loan through crowdlending
- Whether crowdfunding is right for you
- How to make a crowdfunding pitch
- What tax breaks you need to know about
- How to market your crowdfunding deal
- How others have successfully raised capital through crowdfunding
This full-day highly practical event will also give you a chance to ask your own questions and network with like-minded people.
The event is hosted by Start up Direct, the direct delivery partner for the governments Start up Loans scheme. We have gathered a host of expert speakers to guide you through what will be a highly enjoyable day. For more the event schedule and list of speakers, and to book your place, visit Crowdfunding - make your ideas happen through crowdfunding
The event is hosted by Start up Direct, the direct delivery partner for the governments Start up Loans scheme. We have gathered a host of expert speakers to guide you through what will be a highly enjoyable day. For more the event schedule and list of speakers, and to book your place, visit Crowdfunding - make your ideas happen through crowdfunding
ENDED - How to attract the right investors:
Crowdfunding | Angel Funding | Venture Capital
8th October 2013. 2pm-6pm. British Library Business & IP Centre. At this workshop we’ll explore how to secure investment through: Crowdfunding, Angel
Investors or Venture Capital. If you’ve decided to launch or grow your
business and need investment but don't know where to start, this is the workshop for you. We'll help you come to a quick decision about
the right options for your business. This engaging workshop, run in partnership with the British Library Business & IP Centre, packs a massive amount of valuable content into just half a day to equip you with a simple-to-follow, step-by-step approach to securing investment. The event also includes guest speakers from the angel investment community. Follow me on Twitter or Facebook for promotional codes and discounts for this event. Read more or book now.
ENDED - Micro Entrepreneur Hangout with Julie Hall of Women Unlimited and Paul Grant of The Funding Game: How to finance your business for growth
LIVE 30th September 2013. 12pm. Women Unlimited. Micro Entrepreneur Hangout with Julie Hall. This Week on Micro Entrepreneur: The Magic of Thinking Small we are talking with Paul Grant from The Funding Game about different ways that you can finance your business for growth.
UPDATE: Watch the archived video here.
You can connect with Julie @juliehallonline / @women_unlimited or Paul @TheFundingGame
UPDATE: Watch the archived video here.
You can connect with Julie @juliehallonline / @women_unlimited or Paul @TheFundingGame
ENDED - How to attract the right investors
8th August 2013. 2pm-6pm. British Library Business & IP Centre. At this workshop we’ll explore how to secure investment through: Crowdfunding, Angel
Investors or Venture Capital. If you’ve decided to launch or grow your
business and need investment but don't know where to start, this is the workshop for you. We'll help you come to a quick decision about
the right options for your business. This engaging workshop, run in partnership with the British Library Business & IP Centre, packs a massive amount of valuable content into just half a day to equip you with a simple-to-follow, step-by-step approach to securing investment. The event also includes guest speakers from the angel investment community. Follow me on Twitter or Facebook for promotional codes and discounts for this event. Read more or book now.
ENDED - Source Summit
12th July 2013. The Crystal, London. Source is the Global Platform for Sustainable Fashion, powered by the Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF). Source Summit 2013 brings together over 1,000 industry insiders from across the globe and every part of the fashion industry supply chain. In the wake of the Bangladesh garment factory collapse of 24.04.13 the Summit will aim to constructively address challenges, share and learn from best practice and innovation. The day will include inspirational speakers, focused forums, tailored networking and in-depth masterclasses. I'll be running a Masterclass on Finance & Investment before we hear from some successful entrepreneurs who have funded their own sustainable fashion enterprises. Guest speakers include Reed Paget, Founder of www.belu.org, and Ben Ramsden, Founder of Pants to Poverty, who will talk about how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign Read more
ENDED - Funding for Fast Growth
11th July 2013. 2pm-7pm. British Library Business & IP Centre. The Funding for Fast Growth workshop is ideal for ambitious entrepreneurs who have already created a company and are looking for growth capital, or are in the start-up phase and unsure of how to go about raising the capital to launch. This engaging workshop packs two-day’s worth of valuable content into one informative afternoon and includes guest speakers from the angel investment community. Follow me on Twitter or Facebook for promotional codes and discounts. Read more
ENDED - CIMA event - Creative Ways to Fund a Start-Up
26th June 2013. 6.15pm for 6.45pm-8pm. Battersea Mess and Music Hall, London. In association with the Chartered Institute of Accountants (CIMA) South London branch, Paul Grant will be sharing some top tips on choosing the right financing approach for your business. How do you make sure potential investors take notice of your business plan? How do you retain a majority stake in your own business? How do you secure a bank loan and where do you find business angels? To hear the answer to these questions and more, join us at this event where we’ll explore the ways you can save time in search for capital and avoid the common pitfalls. Sandwiches and refreshments on arrival. Read more
ENDED - Venturefest 2013
18th June 2013. Saïd Business School, Oxford. Venturefest is a free to attend, one day event at the Saïd Business School that is now in its 15th year. I'll be going along again this year to enjoy meeting the experts, partners and entrepreneurs participating in the three main streams (below) as well seeing the region's latest developments at the Innovation Showcase. There will be exhibitions, breakfast sessions, a festival and much more, including the opportunity to network with some of the brightest business stars to exchange ideas and assistance.
ENDED - Funding for Fast Growth
13th June 2013. 2pm-7pm. British Library Business & IP Centre. The Funding for Fast Growth workshop is ideal for ambitious entrepreneurs who have already created a company and are looking for growth capital, or are in the start-up phase and unsure of how to go about raising the capital to launch. This engaging workshop packs two-day’s worth of valuable content into one informative afternoon and includes guest speakers from the angel investment community.
ENDED - How to Build a Financial Dashboard
and When to Quit Your Day Job
22nd May 2013. 9.30am-3.45pm. Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD. I'll be at the Make, Do & Meet 2013 event with notonthehighstreet.com on Wednesday, 22nd May. In the morning from 11am I'll be running a short workshop on How to Build a Financial Dashboard, uncovering some simple steps to help you strip down confusing accounting processes and create a simple financial dashboard that can guide your company's health.
My intention is that you'll come away with the confidence and tools to make better business decisions, based on better data.
In the afternoon from 1.25pm I'm on a panel session with life coach Rasheed Ogunlaru discussing the ever-important question of When to Quit Your Day Job to build your new enterprise. This session will be a panel discussion and Q&A, led by Jenny Hyde, that will give you some insight and questions to consider when thinking about whether or not to go full-time with your business. Read more
My intention is that you'll come away with the confidence and tools to make better business decisions, based on better data.
In the afternoon from 1.25pm I'm on a panel session with life coach Rasheed Ogunlaru discussing the ever-important question of When to Quit Your Day Job to build your new enterprise. This session will be a panel discussion and Q&A, led by Jenny Hyde, that will give you some insight and questions to consider when thinking about whether or not to go full-time with your business. Read more
ENDED - Creative Ways to Fund a Start-Up
Photo credit: Images_of_Money on Flickr
17th April 2013. 6pm-8pm. Paddington Library, Westminster. How do you choose the right financing approach for your business? Join us at Paddington Library for a special workshop with Business Coach Paul Grant and find out.
Some of the basics you will learn:
020 7641 1300 (ask for Paddington Library). Paddington Library Events
Some of the basics you will learn:
- The pro and cons of 17 different funding options
- Insider tips on securing a bank loan
- How to self-fund a start-up
- How to make “Crowdfunding” work for you
- Seven critical tools you need to attract investment
- Which Venture Funds are small-business-friendly
- Why business plans aren’t as crucial as you think
020 7641 1300 (ask for Paddington Library). Paddington Library Events
ENDED - Pizza Lunch: Creative Ways to Fund a Start-Up with Paul Grant
14th March 2013. 12.30pm-3pm. Innovation Warehouse. Open only to Innovation Warehouse community. Join us during IW’s upcoming Pizza Lunch at 12.30pm in the Seminar Room where we’ll explore the ways you can save time in your search for capital and avoid the common pitfalls. The workshop will begin at 1pm. Email Luisa if you have questions. Read more
ENDED - Finding an Angel Investor - Academy at The Hub
13th March 2013. 6pm for 6.30pm start. Academy at The Hub, London.
Workshop with Paul Grant, The Funding Game, followed by panel session. Drinks and networking included.
Following very high interest and a very successful first session in December, we are returning to the topic of finding an Angel to help provide some guidance to this essential process. You’ve got an idea, you probably got started, have some traction... you need some funding, support, advice to get to the next level. Business Angels are investors and business advisors who come on board to with capital, experience and connections to help you get to the next level. How do you find them? How do you approach them? How do you get them interested? How do you choose the right one for you? How do you retain a majority stake? What are the common errors? We’ve put together an evening to help you get the answers you need. Paul has been a regular presence at the Academy. His practical, straightforward approach has helped many entrepreneurs understand the process and prioritise. Read more
Agenda
6.00pm Arrival and networking
6.30pm-8.00pm Workshop: How to find an angel investor, Paul Grant – 90min
8.00pm-8.15pm Break – 15min
8.15pm-9.00pm Panel of Angels, Networks and Startups – 45min
9.00pm Drinks and networking
Workshop with Paul Grant, The Funding Game, followed by panel session. Drinks and networking included.
Following very high interest and a very successful first session in December, we are returning to the topic of finding an Angel to help provide some guidance to this essential process. You’ve got an idea, you probably got started, have some traction... you need some funding, support, advice to get to the next level. Business Angels are investors and business advisors who come on board to with capital, experience and connections to help you get to the next level. How do you find them? How do you approach them? How do you get them interested? How do you choose the right one for you? How do you retain a majority stake? What are the common errors? We’ve put together an evening to help you get the answers you need. Paul has been a regular presence at the Academy. His practical, straightforward approach has helped many entrepreneurs understand the process and prioritise. Read more
Agenda
6.00pm Arrival and networking
6.30pm-8.00pm Workshop: How to find an angel investor, Paul Grant – 90min
8.00pm-8.15pm Break – 15min
8.15pm-9.00pm Panel of Angels, Networks and Startups – 45min
9.00pm Drinks and networking
ENDED - Live Q&A with The Guardian: A guide to crowdfunding
11th March 2013. 1pm-3pm. The Guardian small business network. Join The Guardian's expert business panel to discuss the phenomenon of crowdfunding - what does it entail? And how can SMEs go about it? Post your thoughts and queries in the comments section here or join us live between 1pm and 3pm.
The panel:
Alysia Wanczyk is the marketing director for Seedrs, an online crowdfunding platform for investing in startups. Alysia aids entrepreneurs in leveraging their existing networks to successfully raise investment online.
Paul Grant is the founder of The Funding Game. Paul is a speaker and business coach. He is also a partner at the British Library Business & IP Centre, where he runs the Funding for Fast Growth workshop.
Simon Deane-Johns is a solicitor at Keystone Law. Simon specialises in retail financial services, e-commerce, IT and public affairs. He has advised on the launch of numerous innovative payment services and alternative finance platforms.
Ayan Mitra is founder and CEO of CrowdBnk, an online crowdfunding platformAyan has more than 15 years of senior management experience across banking, retail and telecommunications.
Norman Peterson is the founder of Carlton & Co. Carlton & Co supports and advises small businesses to help them grow. It is about to launch Growthfunders.com, a crowdfunding platform for small business owners.
Pauline Quigley is the director and founder of Cake Cetera, a cake delivery company. Cake Cetera delivers cakes around Glasgow but has received crowdfunding that will enable it to send cakes nationwide.
Nick Myatt is a corporate finance partner at Berwin Leighton Paisner, an international law firmNick advises companies on equity fundraising and related financial issues. He has contributed to national media coverage about this emerging business financing technique.
Mhairi Mackenzie is the director at Bonnie Bling, a jewellery company. Bonnie Bling specialises in laser cut acrylic jewellery with a Scottish twist. Last year it successfully ran a crowdfunding campaign to purchase their own in-house laser machine.
Darren Westlake is the CEO and co-founder at Crowdcube, an online crowdfunding platformCrowdcube has helped raise more than £5.5m for UK businesses through its equity-based crowdfunding platform.
Simon Wallwork is a partner at Weightmans LLP. Simon is a corporate lawyer with more than 20 years' experience advising clients on traditional means of funding. He has more recently advised a number of startups considering crowdfunding as a source of revenue.
The panel:
Alysia Wanczyk is the marketing director for Seedrs, an online crowdfunding platform for investing in startups. Alysia aids entrepreneurs in leveraging their existing networks to successfully raise investment online.
Paul Grant is the founder of The Funding Game. Paul is a speaker and business coach. He is also a partner at the British Library Business & IP Centre, where he runs the Funding for Fast Growth workshop.
Simon Deane-Johns is a solicitor at Keystone Law. Simon specialises in retail financial services, e-commerce, IT and public affairs. He has advised on the launch of numerous innovative payment services and alternative finance platforms.
Ayan Mitra is founder and CEO of CrowdBnk, an online crowdfunding platformAyan has more than 15 years of senior management experience across banking, retail and telecommunications.
Norman Peterson is the founder of Carlton & Co. Carlton & Co supports and advises small businesses to help them grow. It is about to launch Growthfunders.com, a crowdfunding platform for small business owners.
Pauline Quigley is the director and founder of Cake Cetera, a cake delivery company. Cake Cetera delivers cakes around Glasgow but has received crowdfunding that will enable it to send cakes nationwide.
Nick Myatt is a corporate finance partner at Berwin Leighton Paisner, an international law firmNick advises companies on equity fundraising and related financial issues. He has contributed to national media coverage about this emerging business financing technique.
Mhairi Mackenzie is the director at Bonnie Bling, a jewellery company. Bonnie Bling specialises in laser cut acrylic jewellery with a Scottish twist. Last year it successfully ran a crowdfunding campaign to purchase their own in-house laser machine.
Darren Westlake is the CEO and co-founder at Crowdcube, an online crowdfunding platformCrowdcube has helped raise more than £5.5m for UK businesses through its equity-based crowdfunding platform.
Simon Wallwork is a partner at Weightmans LLP. Simon is a corporate lawyer with more than 20 years' experience advising clients on traditional means of funding. He has more recently advised a number of startups considering crowdfunding as a source of revenue.
ENDED - How to Fund Your Start-up
7th March 2013. 3.30pm-6.15pm. British Library Business & IP Centre. Why aren't investors interested? You've dreamed it, you've planned it,
you've pitched it and still... no money. You need to turn the business
plan into capital. And it all comes down to just one thing: your
ability to successfully play The Funding Game.
This short workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who want to save
time and money in their search for capital and avoid the common
pitfalls. Read more
ENDED - Sold Out: How to crowdfund for your business
26th February 2013. 6pm-8pm. British Library Business & IP Centre. With the rise of the web and social media a new funding avenue has emerged: Crowdfunding. Using the speed, connectivity and power of the internet a company can now make funding accessible to "the crowd". Part of the BIPC's Web in Feb season, this workshop led by Paul Grant of The Funding Game explores the latest Crowdfunding trends and the different platforms that can help you raise capital for your business. Discover an approach to Crowdfunding that works best for you. Read more
ENDED - Free Event: Creative ways to fund a start-up
21st February 2013. 6pm-7pm. Pimlico Library, London. Find out about business financing and discover the best ways to secure funding and retain business ownership. Discover: ✦ The 17 different funding options; ✦ Tips on securing a bank loan and applying for grants; ✦ How to self-fund a start-up and attract investment; ✦ How to make “Crowdfunding” work for you; ✦ Which Venture Funds are small-business-friendly; ✦ Where to find business angels. Read more
ENDED - An introduction to building a start-up
19th February 2013. 9am-6pm. The Hub Westminster, London. Hosted by Escape the City. I'll be speaking at this intensive full-day course which is packed full of practical advice on starting a business when you have little entrepreneurial experience. As well the individual day you will have access to an online classroom where you will be invited to introduce yourself to the other students and do a broad range of pre-work and reading. This means that the day itself can focus on interaction and conversation rather than the more passive sit-and-learn. Read more
Workbook preview here: http://bit.ly/VGvUgs
Workbook preview here: http://bit.ly/VGvUgs
ENDED - How to Fund Your Start-up
7th February 2013. 3.30pm-6.15pm. British Library Business & IP Centre. Why aren't investors interested? You've dreamed it, you've planned it,
you've pitched it and still... no money. You need to turn the business
plan into capital. And it all comes down to just one thing: your
ability to successfully play The Funding Game.
This short workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who want to save
time and money in their search for capital and avoid the common
pitfalls. Read more
ENDED - How to Fund Your Start-up
17th January 2013. 3.30pm-6.30pm. British Library Business & IP Centre. Why aren't investors interested? You've dreamed it, you've planned it,
you've pitched it and still... no money. You need to turn the business
plan into capital. And it all comes down to just one thing: your
ability to successfully play The Funding Game.
This short workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who want to save
time and money in their search for capital and avoid the common
pitfalls. Read more