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Show me the money! How Field and Flower raised funding

, Enterprise Nation is featuring companies that have raised money. We're asking the founders to tell us how they went about it and to share tips for other business owners considering doing the same.

Next up is James Mansfield, co-founder of meat delivery subscription service 

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Â£125,000 from a high interest bond taken up by customers and friends.

To invest in expansion of our customer base with marketing activity.

What was your secret to success in raising the money?

Presenting a diligent business case that was risk free and that quickly paid back an attractive rate of interest that wasn't achievable elsewhere.

What surprised you most about the fund-raising process?

That we created interest in what was just an alternative idea to sale of equity so quickly.

What one tip would you offer to anyone else looking to raise funds?

If you can hold out and prove your business model, there are alternatives for raising finance other than having to inviting venture capitalists around the table.

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Creating Your Brand Identity

&lt;p&gt;What will you get?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You will have a magnificent, stand out&amp;nbsp;brand identity and brand handbook to keep it that way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What you cover&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;What is a brand identity?&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;How to tell your story.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;What are the most important elements of branding?&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;How to create your brand identity.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Why you need a brand handbook, and how to use it as your b

&lt;p&gt;Hi, I’m Chris Dowling. I’ve been there and done it! With over 35 years of business experience to draw upon, I am here to help you too. You will benefit from my advice, and I will support you through the challenging changes your business needs to make it more successful wether you are a Start-Up or established business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My services include:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Business mentoring Business development &amp;amp; growth&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Assessment and analysis of current position&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sales &amp;amp; marketing Cash flow and financial management&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Access to government support and grants&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Writing a Business plan&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Access to Start-Up loans.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We will define your business goals and ensure you have the knowledge, skills and processes needed to achieve them. I will be your ‘sounding board’ and ‘critical friend’, helping your business grow and expand – taking it to the next level.&lt;/p&gt;

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Chris Dowling

&lt;p&gt;Hi, I’m Chris Dowling. I’ve been there and done it! With over 35 years of business experience to draw upon, I am here to help you too. You will benefit from my advice, and I will support you through the challenging changes your business needs to make it more successful wether you are a Start-Up or established business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My services include:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Business mentoring Business development &amp;amp; growth&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Assessment and analysis of curre

Show me the money! How Field and Flower raised funding

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