Learn the main funding options available to small businesses, the steps to take to get finance, and how to use the funding for your business' digital growth.

How to access funding to help digital growth – business.connected

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In this free business.connected workshop,

explains how to access funding to help digital growth.

Paul Grant is founder of The Funding Game, which helps early-stage entrepreneurs navigate a clear path to the right investors in the shortest time possible, while retaining ownership of their business and a high degree of entrepreneurial freedom.

This webinar is part of a series for business.connected. 

business.connected: Grow your business with free digital training

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital and adopt new technology. 

Learn what funding options are available for small businesses, and how to use the money to grow your business.

How to access funding to help digital growth

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I am a Chartered Accountant, having earned a respected reputation in the field of accounting, with more than 19 years of experience in working with small and medium-sized enterprises. Having worked with business owners ranging from one-man start-ups to large companies requiring a different level of services, I have developed a passion for the profession and I am driven by the success of my clients. I have spent many years in business working at boardroom level, holding various positions before being motivated to start my own practice, Makesworth Accountants, where I have blended my technical skills in accounting and tax with my business skills derived from my time in the industry. I have embraced the changing times and technologies and strongly agree that accountants are moving from being number crunchers to being reliable and trusted advisors. Throughout this process, Makesworth has been able to secure various affiliations and awards.
My objective is to add value to my clients’ businesses through the application of my extensive experience and knowledge in accounting, tax, HMRC investigations, business start-ups, and much more.
You can expect us to provide expert solutions for your business needs no matter what business model you have. You will receive a cost-effective service and a free initial consultation.

Chartered Accountant

Accountancy, Taxation and Business Advisory

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Financial advice for business owners

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Being a hybrid designer and SFEDI-qualified business adviser means I can provide valuable input on how your website will align with your brand, identify challenges, provide solutions and help you make important decisions, giving you the best chance of success.
My goal is to make life easier and more enjoyable for business owners by creating impactful websites that help them build an audience and cultivate a strong community.
Many of my clients are unsure about what they want and how they should approach the development of their online presence. They want an engaged audience, to build a community and get paid - but don&apos;t know where to start. Challenges may extend to their branding and marketing strategy - especially in new businesses. I can help.
I use Ghost - a powerful, established platform used to build millions of websites with a key focus: to get subscribers and turn them into customers.
Hit their inbox with a powerful, customised website that gets subscribers and sends your posts and newsletters by email ?? Build a community and get customers ?? Charge for premium content ?? Own your audience.
Forget platforms such as Wix, WordPress and Squarespace - your site will be on a completely different level ?? Use as a standalone site or add to an existing website (e.g. blog.yoursite.com) and import existing customers.
I work with you collaboratively and use video, live online sessions and email to keep you informed throughout the design process. No jargon. No hassle. At the point of sign-off, you will have full ownership of your website and everything you need to make it work.
I have worked as a website and graphic designer for over 12 years, specialising in WordPress before transferring to Ghost.
I also work at Sheffield Hallam University as a business coach.
I have extensive experience in training and workshop design and delivery at all levels.
I have worked for Peter Jones CBE and Young Enterprise UK. In 2023 I won an Outstanding Support Award for my work at SHU; I was nominated again in 2024.
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?? &quot;Graeme is super professional and very talented; his creative insight adds great value to our projects.&quot; - John Palmer, Eclectic Components
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?? &quot;Graeme was willing to listen to my thoughts and ideas, offer his expert opinions on those ideas and work collaboratively to develop something I&apos;m proud of.&quot; - Dr Chris Platts, Founder

Web designer and business adviser

Graeme Tidd

Being a hybrid designer and SFEDI-qualified business adviser means I can provide valuable input on how your website will align with your brand, identify challenges, provide solutions and help you make important decisions, giving you the best chance of success.
My goal is to make life easier and more enjoyable for business owners by creating impactful websites that help them build an audience and cultivate a strong community.
Many of my clients are unsure about what they want and

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