SPOTLIGHT: An Introduction to SME Finance
Event description
Leading an accessible and pragmatic session; Aidan Stevens will demystify the world of finance, investment and business planning, to help companies grow. Over the course of three hours, you will develop an understanding of:
• The different types of finance available to business
• The advantages and disadvantages of each
• What an investor looks for in the entrepreneur
• How to write an investor-focussed business plan
• What else is important financially for business owners.
You will have the opportunity to ask Aidan specific questions relating to your business, from which he can draw on his 15+ years of financial experience in London and New York.
About the speaker
Aidan Stevens

After leaving banking in 2012, Aidan has successfully navigated the hospitality business and now owns two successful hotels. With financial acumen now combined with entrepreneurial and business nous, Aidan is an invaluable consultant for any shape or size of growing business.
Location
The Growth Hub Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Lane GL2 9HW
Event organised by

The Growth Hub, Gloucester
The Growth Hub is based at the University of Gloucestershire’s Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester. Partnered with both the University and GFirst LEP, The Growth Hub is here to help every Gloucestershire business grow.
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