Business Funding and Finance
We can help you access the right financial support and understand what sources of business funding and finance are available.
Finance is often the most daunting part of starting a new business – or scaling one! Whether it’s your first or tenth time seeking funding, getting the right advice makes the whole process easier to navigate.
Beyond that, support with business planning, identifying efficiency savings and financial modelling can be invaluable to businesses looking to grow.
We provide a range of financial support and advice to startups, new businesses, SME’s and small businesses.
Support and advice that we offer:
● Tax and Regulations
What your business needs to do to ensure your business is HMRC compliant, and regulations that apply to you and your industry – especially after the Brexit transition
● Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
Understanding how to manage your money and predict your profits.
● Funding, grants and loans
Information on where you can find grants and loans for small businesses, SMEs and startups – and guidance on how to navigate the applications.
● Practical advice
We can provide recommendations for services and help you navigate the many different aspects of the world of business funding and finance.
Find out more about business funding and finance
To find out more about how we can help with business funding and finance, just get in touch.
Articles
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Peer to peer lending Q&A
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Events
13th June 20239:00 am - 5:00 pmFREE
13 Jun - Harrogate Co-Lab: Business Support Drop-In Session
This free drop-in service based in Harrogate can help answer your questions and direct you to relevant business support, resources and programmes.
20th July 20234:30 pm - 6:00 pmFREE
20 July - Web Design & Development for Digital Business
Hosted at York St. John’s Enterprise Centre, Agency51 will be delivering an in-depth guidance session on the key phases of bringing your business directly to your target market in a digital-first world. Consisting of a team of specialists with countless years of experience in web design, development, and marketing for businesses in a diverse range of industries and sectors, Agency51 are bringing a wealth of knowledge directly to you, so your business can begin building a formidable digital foundation.
Resources
Screen Tourism Toolkit
A free screen tourism toolkit exploring the opportunities, showing best practice and connecting business with resources and support.
Glossary of Climate Change Terms for Businesses
A free digital glossary defining the key climate change terms relevant to businesses, to help you understand and engage with sustainability resources and support.
2022 Seminar Recordings
We have recently hosted a programme of in-person seminars and other events, some of which were professionally recorded and can now be viewed on our website.
