Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Growth Hub partner with DJH Mitten Clarke and Staffordshire Chambers to launch series of free finance seminars

January 25, 2023

The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub has partnered with leading accountancy firm DJH Mitten Clarke and Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce to launch a series of seminars to help you weather the storm of a recession.

A total of four sessions have been scheduled to take place at Commerce House – all free to attend – each with a specific finance focus to help your business remain resilient during economic uncertainty. 

Session one: Recession Proofing – Hitting a recession head on (1 February, 08:00-10:00)

Join us for the first session, Recession Proofing – Hitting a recession head on, for an insight into how you can future-proof your business for the devastating effects of a recession.

Hear from the experts who will share their advice and proactive strategies on what you can do to hit the recession head on, and what you should be considering when reviewing your finances and setting annual budgets and goals. Book your free space here.

Session two: How Healthy is your Business – Reviewing, planning & setting budgets (23 February, 08:00-10:00)

Join us for the second of four sessions, ‘How Healthy is your Business – Reviewing, Planning & Setting budgets’ to hear from industry experts on how to effectively review, set budgets and plan the cash flow of your business.

There’s no getting away from the increasing cost of living, rising interest rates and the squeeze of inflation, so keeping track of your finances has never been more important. Simple changes and plan can be made to support your business to keep your costs under control. Book your free space,

Session three: Safeguarding your business (7 March, 08:00-10:00)

Join us for the third of four sessions, ‘Safeguarding your business’, to get valuable insight into the steps you can take to protect your company assets, ring fence trading activities and future proof your business if the unforeseeable happens.

In business you face risks every day, and whilst the future is never certain, there are actions you can take to mitigate risk and protect the future health of your business. Book your space.

Session four: Reorganising & financing (30 March, 08:00-10:00)

Join us for the final session in the series, ‘Reorganising and financing’, to hear from our experts who will talk share insights on commercial funding solutions and how to plan your finance.

When budgets tighten, the pressures of debt intensify, so it’s a good idea to secure finance well in advance of needing it. Requesting the debt structure well in advance of needing it shows the funder that you understand the business and its requirements. Book your space.

Call the Business Helpline to find out how we can help your business. Call 0300 111 8002.