Intrigued by the idea of being your own boss? To turn your existing skills into work that fits around your life or care responsibilities? This series of webinars will help you discover what it’s really like to run your own business, figure out ideas, a confidence boost that YOU can do it, and ensure you have the money bit sorted and the practical steps to get going.

Session 3: Financing your business Facilitated by Carla Reynolds, Business Wales

During this session you will discover the wide range of practical support and advice available from Business Wales to get your business idea off the ground. Providing you with the comfort and understanding that whilst finance may be your biggest fear and barrier when considering entrepreneurship, there is expert support and access to funding available for you.

This session will cover:

• Support resources available and start-up costs
• Overview of start-up finance options
• What to do once you get your funding
• Business Wales resources
• Collaboration opportunities
• Next steps
• Q&A

A little bit about Carla Reynolds

As a part of the Business Wales advisory team, Carla supports aspiring entrepreneurs take the first steps into self-employment and onto running a business. In addition supports existing businesses, providing information, advice and guidance to help businesses grow and expand. Carla has been involved within the business support community of South Wales for over 15 years.

Business Wales is funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government is a free service that provides impartial, independent support and advice to people starting, running and growing a business in Wales.