Your business is up and running, you’re making huge strides (and a profit!) and you feel ready to take things to the next level.
So, what’s next? It’s time to think about how to grow your business to the next level.
As you navigate this next phase of your business, here are some resources to equip you for the next steps. This growth phase is where the business will take on new team members, customers and potentially external finance. The role of the founders may need to change, which can be a difficult transition. Growing your business is the stage to broaden your network and consider what an accelerator programme might offer.
Crowdfunding is when a business’ community of customers, family, friends, and investors come together to take the business to the next level. This can be an effective approach to raising the profile of the business as well as securing finance for growth.
Help to Grow: Management is an intensive leadership and management training programme that helps entrepreneurs to develop their leadership, strategy and management skills, equipping them to seize investment opportunities and grow their business.
Once a start-up has built a track record and evidence of its growth potential, new debt and equity finance options become possible. The key is securing the right finance partner for your growing business- and the right type of finance for your needs.
Angel investment is generally the first piece of equity or risk capital that you would consider when you are in the early stages of growing your business. So, what is Angel investment and who are Angel investors?
When considering Angel investment, it’s important to know what investors are looking for and also to be clear on what you need from the relationship. Here is how to get started with finding an Angel investor who will be the right fit for your business.
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) have helped thousands of women raise investment enabling them to grow their businesses. So, what are they and how can they help you?
Starting a new business and looking for early stage investment? Or looking to grow your company and need external funding? The government-backed Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) could be the answer.
If you think you are ready to apply for SEIS or EIS investment, discover some of your options, and how to take those first steps.
Everyone has different experiences on their business growth journey. Get inspired by stories of women who have realised their ambition to grow below!
Nina Briance, Founder and CEO at Cult Mia shares her inspirational journey as an entrepreneur. Nina discusses the opportunities and challenges Cult Mia has faced, what is next to the tops tips when preparing for investment to how to nail the pitching process.
Nina Briance
Can you tell us more about Inicio AI and what inspired you to start your business and begin the journey as an entrepreneur? Inicio AI enables businesses to understand what their customers can afford. We use conversational AI and modern tech such as open banking to enable end consumers to self-serve to complete detailed affordability...
Rachel Curtis
Clare has found much use and knowledge from the National Accelerator Partners offered on the programme but in particular has found helpful the network of like-minded entrepreneurs in the cohort. She says she’s found a fantastic variety of business and founders that have been great to work with and offer brilliant community support to provide their insights to navigate their individual problems.
I am Claire MacDonald one of the co-founders of MacMartin. We are a design and marketing agency based in Derbyshire. We are full-service, which means we offer a wide range of services from website design, graphic design, social media marketing, paid advertising, Google Ads, and SEO services. We also partner with other companies to expand...
Claire MacDonald
My name is Damini Sharma and I am the CEO and Co-Founder of The OM Group. We are a construction consultancy and training business, working nationally. As we are based in the Midlands, I completed the Help to Grow: Management Course with Aston Business School. The OM Group has been established for 15 years and...
Damini Sharma
Sam Jackman is the founder of Boost, the makers of comfortable and lightweight breast prostheses for women who have had a mastectomy. Sam began her entrepreneurial journey when she saw a gap in the market for breast forms which weren’t beige, boring and heavy.
Next up from our esteemed network of #TGI game changers, we are delighted to share some brilliant insights from Elizabeth Cowper, CEO and founder of SaaS platform Ludo, which delivers tech for workplace inclusion.
Elizabeth Cowper
Bridget Greenwood founded The Bigger Pie and co-founded The 200 Billion Club, helping female founders through the start-up and scale-up journey.
Bridget Greenwood
Kathy Caton – tells us about setting up and growing Brighton Gin. As founder and CEO of the company, she’s the first to admit that it’s been a challenging journey at times but that the highs have been incredible. Kathy shares the story of her fiercely independent, ethically-driven company.
Kathy Caton
luna is an app for teenagers which provides a safe space to access trustworthy advice and guidance on their health and wellbeing. Jo Goodall and Jas Schembri share more about their journey, inspiration and taking their concept to reality.
Can you tell us more about Perse and what inspired you to start your business and begin the journey as an entrepreneur? Perse is my second startup. The first was Labrador which is a smart energy comparison and switching service. I was first inspired to create an energy startup out of frustration as a customer...
Jane Lucy