Access to Finance Programme gives you the opportunity to tap into professional advice from local business experts, helping you to raise finance to start up or further develop your business. Sponsored by the London Development Agency (LDA), Tribal is an accredited supplier to provide this support across London.

Tribal's Community Development Team has a wealth of experience in providing business support services across London, Nottingham, Derby and Birmingham.

This support programme, which is heavily subsidised by the LDA, will provide you with a dedicated consultant who will work with you to develop and grow your business.

What you will receive from us:

• Support to develop your Business Plan or Investment Plan tailored to meet your specific financial needs and requirements
• Professional advice from local business experts who have been selected to provide you specialist financial guidance
• Advice on all types and sources of finance that are available
• Coaching on how to present a professional case to funders
• A review of your business model and recommendations for improvements

What we require from you:

A contribution:
The LDA makes a substantial contribution towards the total cost of the consultancy support that you will receive, however, you will be required to pay a small contribution towards this support. This support will typically cover five days of bespoke business support depending on your businesses requirements, please speak to our team for more information.

The process:
Completion of an Application Form:
Our business expert will meet with you to give you free advice, and support you to complete a provisional diagnostic application. Following assessment and approval of your application we will then work with you to prepare your Business Plan.

Are you eligible?

This programme of support is available to:

• Start up businesses who have been trading for less than 18 months (0-18 months)
• SME Businesses who have been trading for more than 18 months (19 months onwards)
• Businesses employing up to 249 people
• This programme covers businesses across the whole of London.

Please note that the following sectors are excluded from the programme:

• Tourism and Hospitality
• Property Development
• Wholesale (where no other activities are associated)

For further information:

Please contact us on 0845 303 7375, email community.development@tribalgroup.co.uk

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