Creative Launchpad are currently offering a R2i Programme of support for all our clients who are looking for access to funding and finance to help them develop their enterprises.

This simple way of gaining invaluable knowledge about funding, access to finance and financial support for developing your business is through our "R2i Awareness Seminars", held across the region, throughout the coming months of 2007.

"Just wanted to convey my compliments on the seminar on Monday at the IoD. Not only very informative (as I would expect), but dare I say it, quite entertaining. It hardly seemed like two hours had passed."

Register to Attend

To attend any of the seminars just ring Claire on 0121 224 7375, or email events@creativelaunchpad.co.uk with the details of which one you want to attend.

All Awareness seminars are free of charge and you will leave with a wealth of new knowledge, practical tips on accessing funding and finance and seminar notes that allow you to revisit the information time and time again.

Future Seminar Dates and Details

The R2i Awareness Seminars are normally 2 hours long with a chance to network with other creative individuals and Business Advisors afterwards.

WOLVERHAMPTON

12th February 2007, 17:30 - 20:00 at SP/ARK, Creative Industries Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton Science Park, WV10 9TG; see map

BIRMINGHAM

13th February, 2007, 17:30 - 20:00 at West Midlands Creative Alliance new Custard Factory office R018/019, next door to the Creative Launchpad office. In attendance at this one will be officers from Birmingham City Council to talk about Feasibility and Creative Space funding opportunities. see map

COVENTRY

15th February 2007, 17:30 - 20:00 at The Herbert Gallery, Coventry City Centre; see map

Content

The R2i Awareness Seminars are short, sharp and focused sessions, lasting only 2-3 hours, and by the time you have attended one of them you will be able to know about the basics of:

• the different types of funding available for your business
• the advantages and disadvantages of each
• what funders are looking for in a potential funding or investment opportunity
• how to address their concerns
• what to present to the funders about your business
• the basics of business and financial planning and management
• and what core skills are required in the development of a successful business

You will also be able to:

• complete an Exit Needs Analysis where we can guide you personally through to other forms of support that will meet your needs
• progress onto Education Strand, see below
• progress onto Complex Development Strand, see below
• discuss you business idea with Creative Launchpad Business Advisors on a 1-2-1 basis

The key to the R2i Awareness Seminars is for you to be able to identify and focus your attention on which type of funding and finance you are searching for and progress onto the Education strand where you can start developing your pitch and plan for securing the money that you need.

Who can attend?

The Awareness seminars are available to all businesses in the West Midlands objective two area. You can check if your business is in the objective two areas by visiting http://www.maps-wm.org/gowmmaps/

What other support is available?

Also on offer through our Partners are:

• R2i Education Workshops to help you develop your knowledge further about getting that pitch exactly right, provided by Fund House, find out more here, or call Rudi Kesic on 02476525550.
• R2i Complex Development to provide you with expert Business Advisors to help you actually develop your pitch, mainly around the financially planning and introducing you to the right funders and finance providers, provided by Advantage Creative Services, find out more here .
• R2i Post Funding to support you once you have received the funding and/or financial investment to make the most of your chance to grow and prosper, also provided by Advantage Creative Services, find out more here.

Find out more ...

To find out more about getting the right support at the right time, call Creative Launchpad on 0845 303 7375 or email events@creativelaunchpad.co.uk , and through our online, telephone and 1-2-1 initial advice and guidance offer we can guide you to the right type of support for you.

The Route to Investment (R2i) programme is funded by Advantage West Midlands and European Regional Development Fund

If you would like further information or to register on a seminar please email events@creativelaunchpad.co.uk , fill in the form below and submit your contact details or phone the office on 0845 303 7375.