Understand why having a rainy-day fund is crucial for every business, and how much you actually need to safeguard your small business's future.

Lunch and Learn: How to prepare your finances for a rainy day

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 guides you on how to create a four-month rainy day buffer. This buffer can make all the difference in navigating unexpected challenges and ensuring your business's resilience.

In 2002, Yarka left the Czech Republic to work as an au pair in the UK with just a backpack and £60 in her pocket. Despite facing homelessness in London, she eventually found a home in Bristol and put herself through university to study accountancy.

Now a licensed accountant with 17 years of experience, Yarka has supported a wide range of corporate clients in the tourism, hospitality and event-hosting industries.

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I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

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We are an independant commercial finance brokerage assisting SME's to finance their business. We also assist with business planning and provide mentoring services.

Business Finance Services

We assist clients by arranging all forms of Asset Finance i.e. Equipment Leasing, HP etc. This allows a business to invest in essential equipment thereby spreading the costs rather than paying up-front. It also means that, if cash flow is a problem, we can often arrange refinance of existing assets to provide working capital.

I am a seasoned digital marketing expert with over 17 years of experience helping small businesses achieve remarkable growth through SEO, Google Ads, and Content Marketing strategies. I have demonstrated my ability to deliver profitable client results with a proven track record of ranking websites in highly competitive markets in Ireland, the UK, and the US.
As the founder of BeFound SEO, an SEO Agency, we offer a wide range of services, including SEO strategy development, SEO audits, local SEO, link building, and content audits. My passion also includes building and promoting my websites. The results from this have been the driving force behind the success of my agency.
My expertise in SEO, web content, and Google Ads is not only evident in my client work but also in my informative blog posts and case studies. By sharing my knowledge and insights, I aim to empower small business owners to make informed decisions about their digital marketing strategies.
If you&apos;re looking to take your small business to the next level, Leslie Gilmour and her team at BeFound SEO are ready to help. Contact her today to discuss how a tailored SEO strategy can help your business grow and thrive in today&apos;s competitive online landscape.

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I am a seasoned digital marketing expert with over 17 years of experience helping small businesses achieve remarkable growth through SEO, Google Ads, and Content Marketing strategies. I have demonstrated my ability to deliver profitable client results with a proven track record of ranking websites in highly competitive markets in Ireland, the UK, and the US.
As the founder of BeFound SEO, an SEO Agency, we offer a wide range of services, including SEO strategy development, SEO audits,

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