Funding Ready: How to Present Your Business to Investors

Date: Tuesday 29th July 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Manchester, 55 Booth St W, , M15 6PQ
Cost: Free
Categories:
SME Club
Are you looking to raise funding for your business? Do you know what investors are looking for? Do you know how to present your business in the best light? Jason Soars, a Fractional Finance Director with 35 Experience, who has raised funding for countless businesses explains his methodology to approaching lenders. Jason will discuss his simple overview approach namely:
  • The Story
  • The Team
  • The Market
  • The Plan
  • The Numbers.

About the Speakers:

Jason Soars Portfolio Finance Director - Jason Soars - Portfolio Finance Director

Jason has been working as a Fractional Finance Director for a decade. He is a Chartered Accountant, having worked in Corporate Restructuring for 12 Years for one of the big 6 (as was).

He was then part of the senior management team at Phones 4 u. He has considerable experience of assisting businesses in raising funding of all types.

Mike Carter Vistage Chair - Vistage

Mike began his journey with Vistage when he owned Orchard Creative Recruitment, a business with offices in Manchester and Leeds. As a member for 10 years he learnt and developed his leadership skills and when he sold Orchard in 2023 he knew that creating a group of his own was the next step for him.

He now runs his own Vistage Peer Advisory group for CEOs and MD’s in the Manchester/Cheshire area, helping his leaders to grow, develop skills and make better decisions. In addition to his group Mike also holds a selection of NED and board advisory roles for small and SME businesses.

Interested In The Event?

If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.

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