1. Oxford Innovation’s dedicated team of business Finance and Funding specialists have a proven track record of success assisting thousands of start-ups and SME businesses. Does your business need funding to scale? A Tailored Approach Business needs in this domain are diverse. Whether it’s seeking funding for more equipment or acquiring other businesses, to seeking help applying for Government/EU grants or help selling up. We utilise only the tools necessary to engineer the solution your business needs. We pride ourselves on providing the most time-efficient and cost-effective tailored assistance possible – and if and when your performance needs evolve as a result, we’ll adjust our solutions to address them. Making Informed Finance Decisions We provide: Vital one-to-one assistance in the field of strategic Finance and Funding. Dynamic workshops designed to help you learn how to access the most appropriate finance for your business, prepare for investment readiness and manage your finances. Informed guidance through the funding acquisition process, from your market proposition to your final business plan and pitch document. Knowledge on how to eliminate cash-flow problems via appropriate short-term funding. Help to produce financial reports which give you greater strategic control of your business. Our Finance and Funding experts are passionate about helping you learn how to increase and manage your company’s commercial performance. Contact us today: Tel: 01865 261 480 or email: services@oxin.co.uk

2. The Finance & Funding Academy is specifically delivered to prepare 8 companies with all the documentation they require to raise the right type of finance needed. Delivered in a Peer-to-Peer learning environment all attending businesses are guaranteed a tangible outcome by being given the opportunity to pitch their business and to be introduced to at least one right and appropriate potential funder. Time Commitment: Workshops: 12 hours; Homework: 8 hours (Estimated) The Finance & Funding Academy Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Wednesday 16 March 8am-11am Elevator Pitch Raising Early Stage Finance The Funding Landscape: Types of Finance Wednesday 23 March 8am-11am Building the Business Plan for Raising Finance (part 1) + Wednesday 30 March 8am-5pm (time allocated) 1-to-1 sessions to review Workshops 1 & 2 Workshop 3 Wednesday 13 April 8am-11am Models & Forecasting Building the Business Plan (part 2) + Monday 18 April 8am-5pm (time allocated) 1-to-1 sessions to review Workshop 3 Workshop 4 Wednesday 20 April 8am-11am The Pitch and Funder Identification: Preparing an Investment Pitch + Monday 25 April 8am-5pm (time allocated) 1-to-1 sessions to review Pitch and ID Funders The Finance & Funding Academy starts 8am on Wednesday 16 March 2016. The Booking Fee to attend is £800 plus VAT per company, strictly capped to a maximum of 8 companies. Full payment is required on booking to guarantee your place. The Venue: The Business Terrace, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone Kent ME15 6JQ Book Now by contacting: Joshua O’Neil, Client Executive. Telephone: 01865 261 480 or Mobile: 07747-273-169. Alternatively email: j.oneil@oxin.co.uk