Money Matters: Making Your Business Fundable in Today’s Market (Stockport)
With funding harder to secure and expectations higher than ever, businesses need a sharper approach to finance. This session is built for Greater Manchester businesses looking to move forward with confidence, whether that means stabilising cashflow, funding growth, or preparing for investment.
We’ll explore how the finance landscape has shifted and what that means in practical terms for your business. You’ll gain insight into the funding routes available right now, alongside clear guidance on how to strengthen your financial position and present a compelling case to lenders and investors.
From improving forecasting and managing cash effectively to understanding what drives funding decisions and how to avoid common missteps, this session will give you the tools to act decisively. Walk away with a realistic view of your options and a stronger plan to secure the funding your business needs.
About the Speakers:
Sarah is quick to remind us that she’s NOT an accountant.
Following a corporate career in Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Sarah set up her own business coaching and consultancy before joining the IN team. Now, she works tirelessly to ensure that all IN Accountancy clients receive a top-quality service with a smile.
Having joined the IN Team as a consultant in its infancy back in 2013, Sarah’s focus on providing clients with exceptional quality and service has driven double digit profitable growth in every successive year.
When Sarah’s not serving her clients and managing the workplace, she is a full-time taxi for her two crazy teenagers. You may recognise Alex from his explanatory tax videos on our website. As a keen walker, runner, tennis player and cyclist, Sarah loves to be out and about in the fresh air.
quick to remind us that she’s NOT an accountant.
Chris is an Investment Manager with extensive experience and knowledge of the Northern eco-system having previously held roles across the region with the likes of Langtons, DSW Debt Advisory, and NatWest and now drives investment activity from the River Capital Manchester office.
Chris works as part of River Capital’s North West Business Growth Loan team is and is available to discuss opportunities for SMEs looking for funding of between £100k-£500k. He has supported several Stockport based businesses including Powerhub & Framos Fabrications.
For over 30 years, I have operated at senior leadership level within the Financial Services industry, specialising in investment management, private equity and regulated advisory businesses.
My career has been built on a consultative and relationship-led approach, underpinned by strong corporate governance, commercial awareness and a deep understanding of regulatory risk and opportunity. I am widely recognised for building trusted relationships, leading through complex and challenging situations, and creating commercially effective solutions whilst maintaining strong regulatory standards.
I am a strategic and resilient leader who enjoys bringing clarity, direction and calm thinking to fast-moving environments. My experience spans business leadership, acquisitions, stakeholder management, operational oversight and regulatory governance, with a particular strength in navigating periods of change and transformation.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with Boards, C-suite stakeholders and advisers across a range of financial services businesses, leading projects, implementing strategic initiatives and supporting long-term business growth.
Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with companies of all sizes, from fast-growing startups to global enterprises. I’ve had the privilege of being part of the leadership team that launched the UK’s largest technology IPO and have held CTO roles in some of the fastest-growing companies worldwide.
Now, I’m building something even bigger—the world’s most experienced Fractional CTO team.
Ryan joined Palatine in early 2024 as Partner and Head of North. Ryan qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2003 and after 12 years in practice, at BDO and PWC he moved into Corporate Lending with Lloyds Bank and then to a Venture Debt fund in 2018 to build out their regional offering. Ryan has over 25 years’ experience supporting growing SME’s.
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