Finance Focus

Can you scale a global consumer brand without giving up equity? In this episode of Finance Focus, hosts Tracy Smart and Sam Jones speak with Paul Sherratt, founder of gloveglu, a fast-growing goalkeeping brand sold in over 55 countries. Paul shares his remarkable journey from pouring bottles at his kitchen table to running a business that now sells a product every 150 seconds.Paul

In this bonus episode, hosts Tracy Smart and Sam Jones are joined by Paul Finn from Oxford Drug Design to break down the essential tips for securing grant funding. Paul, who has successfully raised millions in non-dilutive funding, shares his expert insights into identifying the right grants, preparing a strong application, and navigating the bureaucracy of funding bodies.Whether y

Could grant funding be the key to unlocking your business’s growth without giving away equity? In this episode of Finance Focus, hosts Sam Jones and Tracy Smart sit down with Paul Finn, Chief Scientific Officer at Oxford Drug Design, to uncover the secrets of securing non-dilutive funding. With over $10 million successfully raised through grants, Paul shares expert insights into

How can businesses unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices?In this bonus episode, hosts Tracy Smart and Sam Jones sit down with Chris Mitcham, a seasoned expert in invoice finance, to share practical insights on how businesses can prepare for and maximise invoice finance. Whether you’re facing cash flow challenges or looking for ways to fund business growth, this episode provides

Is cash flow holding your business back? In this episode of Finance Focus, hosts Tracy Smart and Sam Jones explore the power of invoice finance as a solution to cash flow challenges. They are joined by Chris Mitcham, an industry expert from Ultimate Finance, who shares 25 years of experience in helping businesses unlock capital tied up in unpaid invoices. The discussion covers how

How do you secure funding from an angel investor and ensure your startup is investment-ready?In this special episode, hosts Sam Jones and Tracy Smart are joined once again by angel investor David Ford, who shares his top insights for founders embarking on their fundraising journey. From choosing the right investors to crafting a compelling pitch, David provides practical advice on

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level but struggling to secure early-stage funding? In this episode of Finance Focus, hosts Tracy Smart and Sam Jones are joined by experienced angel investor David Ford to explore the world of angel investing. David shares his journey from biochemist to full-time investor, explaining what angel investors look for in a startup, how to

Thinking about using trade finance to grow your business but unsure where to start? In this special bite-sized episode of Finance Focus, hosts Tracy Smart and Sam Jones sit down with Steve Rose, CEO of Tint Financial Services, to break down the essentials of trade finance in under ten minutes.Steve shares expert insights on what makes a successful trade finance transaction, key do�

How can businesses navigate the complexities of international trade while maintaining cash flow and mitigating risk? In this episode of Finance Focus, hosts Sam Jones and Tracy Smart sit down with Steve Rose, CEO of Tint Financial Services, to explore the world of trade finance. They discuss how trade finance supports SMEs in expanding globally, the risks and benefits involved, and

How can crowdfunding help you raise capital for your business? Welcome to this bonus episode of Finance Focus where hosts Tracy Smart and Sam Jones discuss the ins and outs of successful crowdfunding with industry experts Tim Hammond and Geoff Turral. They share their top tips for securing investment, building momentum, and making the most of incentives to attract investors.Whether