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Santander's Starting up on a shoestring

    Join Santander to find out how to get your business off the ground when money is limited.

    Starting a business is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do, and when faced with an endless to-do list, working out how to cover the cost of everything can feel overwhelming. But, by thinking differently about your start-up, you’ll discover there are lots of ways you can make your budget stretch further than you might think. From reaching your target market to managing cashflow, using digital tools to focusing your market research, there are ways to get your ideas off the ground on a shoestring.
    In the session you'll be given some practical ideas to ensure you’re starting your business in as smart a way as possible. You’ll be guided by Andy Pendleton, one of Santander’s Business Banking Managers, who works with hundreds of businesses just like yours each year.

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BIPC Worcestershire

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Angela Podmore

Founder of Kinetic Communications

Craig Carr

Founder of Fairburn Heating Solutions

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