News & Events | Seminar

Accessing Capital for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs to Raise Money in the Current Market
Wednesday 17th November 2004
at 222 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8XF

Speakers
Hugh Morgan Williams, Chairman of Canford Group plc
David Beer, Beer & Partners
Derek Neill, Bank of Scotland
Joanna Hamilton, SJ Berwin
Peter Anderson, SJ Berwin

Background
For growing businesses, access to capital is crucial.  Knowing where to look - and what terms to expect - gives you a head start.  It is also important to understand the objectives of those who might be willing to put money in.  This seminar, which will be held in conjunction with the CBI, evaluates the four main sources: business angels, venture capitalists, banks and the public markets.  In each case, expert speakers will explain which types of business are best suited to which type of funding, and evaluate the merits of each.  

If your business has a need for capital - or shareholders who wish to realise their own investments - this seminar is an invaluable opportunity to weigh up the options, and to meet some people who can help you take decisions.

Programme
8.00   Registration and breakfast

8.40   Chairman's introduction
- The challenges for growth businesses in 2004

8.50   Business angels
- What do angels look for?
- How can you find them?
- How much will they invest?
- What else do they bring to the party?

9.10   Venture capitalists
- What does a venture capitalist look for?
- How much equity will I need to give up?
- How much will they interfere in my business?
- How long until they will want to get out?

9.30   Convincing a bank to lend
- How do banks assess debt capacity?
- What is their attitude in the current market?
- How much will it cost?

9.50   Accessing the public markets
- Are the public markets re-opening?
- Can my business access them?
- Which market (AIM or LSE)?
- Is it worth the cost and extra hassle?

10.10   Q&A and panel discussion

10.30   Close

RSVP
For more information please contact Michelle Bayer at the CBI on telephone number 020 7395 8195 or by email on michelle.bayer@cbi.org.uk. This is a first come first served event.