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Take the first step to successfully starting and growing your business.
Join for freePosted: Wed 14th Jan 2026
Funding your business can feel like a maze. With so many options available, how do you know which route to take?
In this session, funding specialist Rachel Hayward demystifies the funding landscape for start-ups and small businesses.
Learn the difference between grants and loans, where to find them and how to position your business for success when applying.
Knowing your options: The key funding routes available to small businesses, including grants and loans
Finding the right fit: How to assess which type of funding best supports your business stage, size and ambitions
Getting application-ready: What funders are looking for and how to prepare a strong, credible application that stands out
Rachel is the founder of Ask the Chameleon, an award-winning consultancy that helps organisations access funding and grow sustainably.
With over 25 years of experience in business development and bid writing, she's supported hundreds of entrepreneurs, charities and SMEs with securing millions of pounds in grant and tender funding.
Passionate about simplifying the funding process, Rachel is known for her practical, engaging approach that allows businesses to get the resources they need to thrive.
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