Do you need more financial support to take your next step internationally? Join us for this webinar in partnership with Santander UK, where we’ll help you get to grips with how to finance your business’ international growth plans, and turn it from a topic that can feel overwhelming, to something much more digestible.
What you’ll learn:
* How to develop a solid financial plan and budget when considering selling overseas.
* Find out the different types of finance available including: trade credit, export credit insurance, working capital loans, and government-backed programmes.
* Hear tips and techniques for optimising working capital management, managing foreign exchange risk, improving cash flow efficiency, and reducing operational costs.
Description:
The webinar will be delivered in partnership with Santander UK.
Having international growth plans is exciting. But for any business owner, that excitement can be quickly stunted by financial fear.
Getting the numbers right will not only set you up for success in your new market(s), but will protect your business in the long run.
Also, knowing the different sources of finance available to you when you are trading internationally, and choosing the right one for your business is imperative.
Santander UK’s Trade Barometer research shows that:
9% of UK businesses say that the cost of trading internationally is a risk for them now, and in the next 1-2 years.
8% see accessing finance as a core challenge when operating internationally.
21% want more support to understand the ‘total cost’ of setup in a new market.
If you’re looking for advice on how to develop a solid financial plan and budget for your international growth plans, along with the techniques for optimising working capital management, then this session is for you.
Speakers:
Craig Green Export Finance Manager, UK Export Finance
Craig joined UK Export Finance in September 2017 and arrived with 21 years of banking experience. He engages with companies based in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, from start-ups to blue-chip, to support them in achieving their international export requirements.
Keeping a client-centric focus to his roles and duties is pivotal to him making sure businesses are maximising the relationships on offer provided by private and public sector.
Emma Barnes Relationship Director, Commercial Clients, Santander UK Corporate and Commercial
Emma has 28 years’ experience working in banking, for both Corporate and Commercial SME sector, with a strong focus on Internationally active clients.
Her passion and motivation are to support businesses and the people behind them, allowing them to realise their growth ambitions. She aims to offer working capital solutions including term debt, growth capital funding, invoice finance funding and trade solutions.
Samir Kapadia Trade & SCF Director I Structured & Specialist Finance, Santander UK Corporate & Commercial
Samir is a seasoned banker with 18 years of experience in both retail and corporate banking, specialising in International banking, working capital and supply chain financing.
Throughout his career he has developed expertise in supporting businesses through the complexities of global trade, working capital optimisation, and sustainable financial strategies.
Over the past few years, his focus has been dedicated on helping SME clients, access tailored trade finance solutions, navigate intricate supply chains, and grow in a competitive market.
Driven by a commitment to empowering the SME sector, Samir is committed to enabling businesses to expand, identify new opportunities and secure the right financial solutions, ensuring they are best positioned for long-term success and resilience in a dynamic business landscape.
Sam Galt Product Partner – Santander Navigator, Santander UK
Sam has thirteen years’ banking experience with Santander UK, all of which spent in Corporate & Commercial client facing roles, specifically focussed on relationship management, business development, credit risk and latterly Santander Navigator, supporting clients with their overseas growth ambitions. He is an experienced banker, having previously managed a portfolio of both UK and international clients in the Northwest, principally Merseyside, Chester and North Wales. Sam supports clients of all sizes ranging from new start businesses through to SME and Mid-Corporates, up to and including listed PLCs and large corporates.
To join this event you will be need to sign up for a free UK Export Academy account.
