Cash, Capital & Control: Funding Growth the Smart Way (Bolton)
Cash is king, funding is more selective, and investors want stronger evidence of traction and discipline. This session helps Greater Manchester businesses navigate the current finance landscape, whether you’re planning growth, managing risk, or exploring investment.
We’ll cover the options on the table and what funders are really looking for: improving cashflow and forecasting, preparing for lending conversations, investor-ready storytelling, and choosing the right finance route for your stage. You’ll hear practical guidance on strengthening your numbers, understanding deal expectations, and avoiding common mistakes that slow decisions down. Leave with a clearer view of what “fundable” looks like right now and how to get there.
About the Speakers:
Emma is a Partner at Alexander & Co, specialising in audit and accountancy services for owner-managed businesses. She brings a deep understanding of business operations, financial controls and valuation. Emma supports clients, especially start-ups and growth enterprises, in managing their accounting and audit needs while planning for future growth.
Emma qualified with Alexander & Co in 2002 and has since worked closely with owner-managed businesses, advising them on audit and accountancy. Emma has built her career within Alexander & Co, progressing from trainee through senior manager to partner. She focuses on audit and assurance engagements for smaller and mid-sized owner-managed businesses and supports start-ups with practical accounting and financial planning guidance.
Founder of Amarillo Accounting — a full-service accountancy firm dedicated to supporting business growth. Through a tech-driven, big-picture approach, our team of specialists go far beyond accurate accounts and timely tax returns to deliver insights that inspire action. From the bottom line to whatever you may have in the pipeline, it is our mission to help give you the control and the time you need to focus on what matters — growing your business profitably.
I have been employed in the financial services industry for 45 years including 29 years at HSBC in their Commercial, Corporate and Invoice Finance divisions. I have also worked for independent financial institutions, a specialist trade finance bank and run my own company. Since 2014, I have worked for GC Business Finance, currently as a Fund Manager delivering the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II to SMEs based in the North West of England.
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“I enjoy providing businesses with the funding that they need to help them grow, particularly when they have been unable to obtain these funds from the commercial finance sector. “
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