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Simply Raising Finance in 2009

Some information for people seeking to raise finance

1) London is the financial capital of the world

2) Your professional business proposal + Asset guarantee is 70% of the job done.

3) Start up debt finance below (£10,000) is normally approved subject to your personal credit file.

4)You can raise finance with bad credit ie CCJ's ( not easily but very very possible)

5) Business Angels like dragons den do exist all around london to help

6) Finance for technology initiatives are still available via grant finance

7) Social enterpreneurs have been identified as a group to benefit from more grant finance in 2009

8) Investors prefer to invest in business as opposed to banks ...hence your idea is wanted.

9) Due to the current economic climate the government has set out all inclusive guidelines to provide (GUARANTEE)up to 75% of a business loan from £1,000 up to £1m to eligible businesses.

10) There are so many other opportunities to raise finance , that I can't write them all!

One of the keys to successfully raising finance is the ability to demonstrate "Low Risk" or "Controlled Exposure". This is often identified via a thoughtful diagnostic of your own proposal.

Raising "Debt finance" does not have to be a fearful ordeal...rather it should be a stepping stone to raising "credit finance" i.e a healthy surplus cashflow and reserves in your business.

If you need to access any of these opportunities or discuss your individual financial objective in the 1st instance send me an email at sam@consulting4london.com or just leave a question or comment i'll try and respond asap

Thanks

Sam

Sam Onigbanjo is an experienced business consultant he has successfully raised over £10m for london based businesses ranging from seed capital initiatives to expansion projects, he has also successfully raised capital grants for ethnic ready food projects and social enterprises.

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Permalink Reply by Paulette West MBE BUC Ambassador on April 10, 2009 at 23:18

Hi Sam,
Thank you so much for your taking the time to give your guidance, advice, information and knowledge. I will encourage others to have a look at this space so they can refer to you if they have any queries.
Have a wonderful Easter break and I look forward to further connecting with you.

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Permalink Reply by Sam Onigbanjo on April 11, 2009 at 14:06

Paulette West MBE BUC Ambassador said:

Hi Sam,
Thank you so much for your taking the time to give your guidance, advice, information and knowledge. I will encourage others to have a look at this space so they can refer to you if they have any queries.
Have a wonderful Easter break and I look forward to further connecting with you.

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Permalink Reply by Sam Onigbanjo on April 11, 2009 at 14:08

Hi Paulette

The pleasure is mine , i think this networking is growing quite healthy, happy easter to you

Sam

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Permalink Reply by Samuel Jonathan on April 22, 2009 at 23:11

Hi Samuel,

Thank you for taking the time and effort to enlighten us about such a vital aspect of business growth. This is very kind and thoughtful of you. In addition to being my name sake, my wife is your wife's name sake too!

I wish you continued success. Regards to Tola.

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Permalink Reply by Sam Onigbanjo on April 23, 2009 at 0:28

Thank you Samuel
I also have heard a good report about you, please be rest assured despite all the news on the streets, there are still huge transactions going on daily here in london. I just submitted a case for a client today.

How is your precious family?

Sam

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Permalink Reply by Esther Ademosu on August 2, 2010 at 19:44

Hi Sam,

Thanks for the invaluable nuggets you have dispensed here.

Not sure if you still use this account, but I for one would particularly appreciate further sound direction with regards to funding for my start-up social enterprise.

I'm due to attend a funding clinic at the British Library this Wednesday. All being well I would appreciate a chat some time after that on potential funding streams and perhaps go into greater detail about composing the winning Business Plan.

I just hope you receive this.

Blessings,

Esther

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Permalink Reply by Sam Onigbanjo on August 2, 2010 at 22:57

Hello Esther,

Thanks for your email, sign in for free at my fundraising website, www.samonigbanjo.com it has alot of information a free book and some exciting testimonies

Regards
Sam

Esther Ademosu said:

Hi Sam,

Thanks for the invaluable nuggets you have dispensed here.

Not sure if you still use this account, but I for one would particularly appreciate further sound direction with regards to funding for my start-up social enterprise.

I'm due to attend a funding clinic at the British Library this Wednesday. All being well I would appreciate a chat some time after that on potential funding streams and perhaps go into greater detail about composing the winning Business Plan.

I just hope you receive this.

Blessings,

Esther