Essential business finance

Are you stuck on the numbers? Confused by your accountant? Struggling with your business model?

If so, come along to 'Essential Business Finance' which is a practical and stress-free way to get the financial knowledge, confidence and tools you need to start, grow and understand your business, including the Talk Money video and a forecasting template.

Run by financial expert Johnny Martin, the session explains the financial elements of all the stages in your business from the way in which it is set-up, how to work with investors and managing your cash flow on a day-to-day basis.

It also includes:

Clear explanation of the key business reports, jargon and essential concepts such as break even and debt versus equity so you have the confidence to “talk the talk” with investors and finance people.
Essential tips on financial management so you can avoid the common pitfalls facing your business and increase profitability.
How to use the included forecast template so you can prepare your own forecasts.
Time for lots of Q&A in a relaxed atmosphere.

You will be surrounded by like-minded entrepreneurs and you can bring a laptop if you wish to start work on the numbers in the workshop. The workshop will give you a good foundation in business finance theory and also a range of practical tools and methods which you can implement straight away.

As part of the workshop, you will also receive:

Excel 5 year integrated forecast profit & loss and cash flow worth at least £400 for you to plan your business
Copy of 90 minute video “Talk Money” worth £18.00
Workshop Handouts
Voucher for Tri-start evaluation service
Glossary and checklist
14 days post workshop email support

About Johnny Martin

Johnny Martin is an enthusiastic educator and communicator who loves demystifying and explaining business finance.

An experienced Director, he has turned around and sold 3 businesses on behalf of Baring Venture Partners, JO Hambro and Monument Trust. He has prepared business plans that have raised over £25m, and his wide-ranging sector experience means that he can bring his workshops to life with real stories and examples.

What our users say

“I just wanted to say a huge ‘thank you’ for last night’s session at the British Library. It was unbelievably useful – I had a few real ‘eureka!’ moments. I can’t get over how satisfying it is to see the numbers finally making sense.”

Event details

Who should attend? Anyone in business that needs help in tackling their finances
Place: British Library Business & IP Centre
Cost: £36 + booking fee (Includes Talk Money DVD and forecast template)
How to Book: Book your place online