This panel session will explore the business growth journey and how businesses can access the funding they need to achieve their goals. HSBC UK will be joined on stage by two ambitious business owners to share their experiences and insights on managing finances as a business grows. The session will be facilitated by broadcaster and journalist Juliette Foster. The session will cover a range of important topics for business owners, including;

• Why you need a robust business plan
• The importance of setting targets and measuring progress
• Identifying and addressing gaps in your trade and cash cycles
• The information you need to include when applying for funding
• Understanding your funding options and how they expand as your business matures
• The importance of your network and wider support
• Why all businesses need to sustainability on their radar

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Host

Now more than ever, with the cost-of-living crisis, it’s essential we take time to reflect and consider how to build wealth in the long-term.

In this panel session, our panellists will discuss their personal journeys and different routes to building wealth through entrepreneurship, savings,  investment and property.

We will also provide perspectives on navigating the challenging environment and using investments to plan for the future.

• The importance of building generational wealth for our families and future generations
• Why it’s important to celebrate black wealth
• The mindset they adopted to get to where they are now
• Different options and mechanisms for investing

Panellists

This finance sector is multi-faceted. In this session, our panellists will guide you in how they identified opportunities in the evolving landscape of the finance industry to advance their careers. Highlighting the need for agency and importantly, how aspiring Black financiers are driving change in the sector.

A must-attend session for anyone looking for the best tips and advice on how to enter or grow within this dynamic sector and thrive.

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Moderator

Studies show that Black-owned businesses make up 4% of the business population within London. This number is increasing, as we begin to see a better reflection of ourselves within each community. But, many entrepreneurs still find themselves unable to secure investment and often wonder why. In this session, our panellist will outline what investors look for within a business model, and the actions you can start to implement in order to break through the investment barrier, thereby securing capital flow for your business.

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Moderator