Finance Focus Podcast.

Tips from our guests on how to lead a successful crowdfunding campaign, from Leveraging your Network, Selecting the Right Platform, Maintaining Momentum and Using Rewards Strategically.

How can businesses navigate the complexities of international trade while maintaining cash flow and mitigating risk? In this episode we sit down with Steve Rose, CEO of Tint Financial Services, and CFO at The Storm Group to explore the world of trade finance. We discuss how trade finance supports SMEs in expanding globally, the risks and benefits involved, and the role of emerging technologies in making trade funding more efficient. Whether you’re an importer, exporter, or just curious about global trade, this episode provides practical insights to help businesses manage international transactions with confidence.

Tips from our guest on the key risks and benefits of trade finance, ensuring you have reliable trading partners and a strong legal and insurance framework

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level but struggling to secure early-stage funding? In this episode of Finance Focus, we are joined by experienced angel investor David Ford to explore the world of angel investing. David shares his journey from biochemist to full-time investor, explaining what angel investors look for in a startup, how to build trust with investors, and why securing funding takes longer than many founders expect.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking investment or simply curious about how early-stage businesses get off the ground, this episode offers valuable insights into the process of raising capital.

Tips from our Angel Investor Guest - David Ford from focusing on building relationships before you need funding, understanding the time commitment to leveraging Lead Investors.

Is cash flow holding your business back?

In this episode of Finance Focus, hosts Tracy Smart and Sam Jones explore the power of invoice finance as a solution to cash flow challenges. They are joined by Chris Mitcham, an industry expert from Ultimate Finance, who shares 25 years of experience in helping businesses unlock capital tied up in unpaid invoices. The discussion covers how invoice finance works, its benefits over traditional funding options, and how businesses can leverage it for growth. If you’ve ever wondered how to access working capital without taking on new debt, this episode is for you.

Tips from our guest Chris Mitcham on securing Invoice Finance for your business. Including how to prepare, how long it takes and turnover expectations.

Could grant funding be the key to unlocking your business’s growth without giving away equity?

In this episode of Finance Focus, hosts Sam Jones and Tracy Smart sit down with Paul Finn, Chief Scientific Officer at Oxford Drug Design, to uncover the secrets of securing non-dilutive funding. With over $10 million successfully raised through grants, Paul shares expert insights into the application process, the challenges of bureaucracy, and how businesses can improve their chances of winning funding. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, this episode is packed with practical advice on how to navigate the grant funding landscape effectively.

Tips under 10 from our guest Paul Finn. From finding a funding source, external support to how much time your need to be prepared to invest.