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This virtual event will take place across two half-days:
- Day 1: Tuesday 09 March 10:00 - 13:30
Day 2: Wednesday 10 March 13:00 - 16:30
Why should you join this virtual event?
Is your business looking to maintain a consistent cash flow, access capital funds and start growing internationally?
One of the biggest financial issues faced by UK SMEs during this unprecedented time is a lack of cash. 60% of SME’s fail in the first 5 years because of this single issue. To avoid this, companies need to have the knowledge, understanding and attention to detailed planning when it comes to accessing the right external capital in a timely manner to successfully grow internationally. This free virtual event is designed to support and guide SMEs through the complex system of understanding when is the appropriate time to access capital funds or raise Export Finance, during their business journey in order to maintain a consistent cash flow.
Gain confidence and hear from industry and trade experts as they help you identify, prioritise and activate the different finance options available to your business during its journey. You will receive advice on the following finance options:
- Finance for Growth e.g. Equity (Angel investors, seed finance, Crowdfunding etc )
- Debt sources (Start up Loans, overdrafts, Peer to Peer Lending etc
This webinar is designed to support SME's who want to grow internationally. If this sounds like you, then you cannot afford to miss this virtual event.
What will you learn?
- Identify, prioritise and plan for different financial options available to your UK business
- Gain insight into the four pillars of International Trade Finance: Payment, Risk, Mitigation, Financing Information
- Understand how finance options can provide your company with a competitive advantage
- Know which finance options are right and available for your business
- Learn how to ensure payment of international orders
- Understand the time-scale when dealing with Trade Finance
- Hear insider tips from businesses who have successfully expanded as a result of Trade Finance support
- Join live Q&A with finance experts
Who is this event for?
This virtual event is for SME's looking to understand the different trade funding options available and start growing their UK business internationally.
A range of data points must be collected to assess your businesses eligibility.
Companies must:
- Be small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) according to the European SME definition
- Be based in one of the 33 boroughs of London
- Be registered in the UK
- Not be "Undertaking in Difficulty" - please see the definition here
- Have not received more than €200,000 in public funds over the last 3 fiscal years
- Have an annual turnover of more than £500,000 or, if lower, have already signed up to the Department for International Trade’s Intensive Trade Support Programme (ITSP)
What's next?
To secure your place for this free virtual event, simply click the Apply here button on the top of this page.
Please note, only 40 places are available and the above eligibility criteria applies.
Places are limited to one delegate per business and they must be available to attend both half-day sessions - we highly recommend applying quickly to secure your spot.
Contact us
Have a question about the virtual event? Email our team at tradeevents@newable.co.uk
A fantastic presentation which was fast flowing but which used real-life examples to illustrate concepts."
- Virtual Event Attendee | Develop a Small Business Continuity Plan, May 2020
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) notice:
This event is planned and delivered by Newable Ltd in partnership with the Department for International Trade (DIT).
Newable will share your personal data, business information and communications or information recorded during the webinar/virtual event with the Department for International Trade (DIT). Information regarding the use and processing of personal data by the Department for International Trade (DIT) can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade/about/personal-information-charter.
Newable will not share your data with any other third parties that are not involved with the delivery of the event or funding of the project. You can see our full privacy policy here.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the webinar/virtual event platform allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded. By joining these webinar sessions, you automatically consent to such recordings. This recording will be made available after the conclusion of the live event as part of the DIT and Newable webinar archives and for further external promotion/information purposes and will remain available indefinitely. If you do not consent to being recorded, discuss your concerns with the host or do not join the session.
