Finance

Secure finance to realise your ambitions 

This section provides information on a range of funding sources which will help you market test your idea, launch or grow your business.

To successfully secure finance you need to:-

  • Be confident in your business proposition
  • Have a fully completed business plan
  • Know the size of investment you need and for what purpose
  • Have a good quality business pitch and presentation
  • Understand the work and results that are expected in return for the investment

Need any help?

Our business coaches can help you:-

  • refine your business proposition

  • polish your business plan

  • prepare your pitch to investors

To enquire about business coaching please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Our coaching and training is provided on a chargeable basis, but we can access funding to provide free business support to certain groups of entrepreneurs who meet the eligibility of the funding provider. Please enquire to find out more.

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Funding Sources

Awards and Competitions - annual business competitions

Funding for Business -  applicable to both business and social enterprise.

Funding for Social Enterprise - applicable to non-profits third sector organisations and social enterprises.

Funding for Young People - applicable to young people market testing ideas or running their own business, and organisations working with young people.

This section will be updated weekly and new funds will be circulated in our weekly newsletter

Manage your Cashflow  

Businesses need to manage their finances and keep proper accounts so that they can manage their resources and make sound financial decisions. Poor financial management and understanding the importance of cashflow is one of the main reasons why businesses fail.

It's important to manage your finances to

  • Understand the sales targets you need to meet
  • Understand your actual costs and outgoings
  • Keep on top of income generation and invoicing
  • Meet statutory requirements for accounting, VAT, and self assessments

Need any help?

Striding Out works with financial and accountancy experts to give you the support you need to manage your finances:-

Our Financial Experts can provide you with

  • Financial Director support
  • Accountancy Services
  • Book-keeping Services

To enquire about our Financial Experts email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Free accounting software Looking for an easy to use book keeping and account management system, then check out Kashflow. It offers a 60 day free trial as well.

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