Two-day scale-up workshop

Day 1:

- Goal Setting: SMART

- A Job vs A Business: is my business scalable?

- Bottle necks and trigger points; when to scale?

- Market Analysis

Day 2:

- Forecasting

- Capital and Cashflow requirements

- Funding Options + Examples

Please note that you are required to complete a client application form prior to this event. Participation is free, but we need to confirm your eligibility. Please complete the form through the following link or scan the QR code below and provide your signature to attend: https://bit.ly/IRP-ClientApplicationForm

2-Day Workshop: Scaling Your Business for Growth

Dates: 23rd and 24th of January
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Alpha Works, Birmingham City Centre

Join us for an immersive two-day workshop designed to equip business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and insights to scale their ventures effectively and sustainably. Whether you're looking to optimize operations, break into new markets, or secure funding, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the critical steps to achieve scalable growth.

Day One: Strategic Foundations for Scaling

Session Highlights:

· Goal Setting: Understand the difference between revenue and profit, optimize cost and profit centres, and set SMART goals for short-term and long-term growth.

· Scalability Check: Learn what it truly means to scale a business, assess your operational readiness, and explore strategies to work ‘on’ your business, not just ‘in’ it.

· Market Analysis & Projection: Dive into market trends, competitive landscapes, and tools like Google Trends to identify opportunities and plan for market shifts.

· Growth Roadmap: Define growth activities, identify bottlenecks, and establish a roadmap using actionable mechanisms tailored to your business.

· Navigating Triggers & Bottlenecks: Recognize when to hire, expand, or invest in marketing, and how to overcome operational and financial limitations.

Day Two: Financial Mastery for Scaling

Session Highlights:

· Forecasting for Growth: Learn to tell your business’s story through financial forecasts, build effective cash flow models, and identify key growth levers.

· Capital and Cash Requirements: Strategize ways to meet financial needs without external funding and tweak forecasts to optimize cash flow.

· Funding Options: Explore various funding avenues including debt, equity, crowdfunding, and grant opportunities, with real-world examples.

Who Should Attend?

· Business owners and entrepreneurs aiming to scale operations.

· Founders preparing for market expansion or funding rounds.

· Professionals seeking actionable strategies to optimize business growth.

Workshop Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will:

· Have a clear growth roadmap with defined goals and metrics.

· Understand key financial models and how to forecast effectively.

· Be equipped with insights into market analysis and growth strategies.

· Know how to navigate operational bottlenecks and resource limitations.

· Explore funding options and determine the best fit for your business.

Registration Details

· Price: No-cost – fully funded for Clients of Oxford Innovation Advice

Includes: Workshop materials, templates, and refreshments.

· Limited Seats Available: Secure your spot today!

Empower your business with the knowledge and tools to scale effectively. We look forward to seeing you there!

Connor McManus,
Jack Francis Kelly