Introduction to Growing and Scaling, NatWest
Nick Howe
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Nick Howe is a NatWest Enterprise Manager and works with agencies, charities, councils and universities across London to provide support and advice on getting started in business. He's also an expert in the ways of growing a business and adapting to the changing environments. In this video, he talks through the different methods for scaling a business, including hiring, acquisition, exports, and making the right funding decisions for your growth plan.
We invited Nick back for this Growing and Scaling masterclass after his brilliant segment all about Funding. Return to the Funding masterclass to watch Nick’s video, where he talked through the funding options available, things to consider before you look for funding and where to apply for it.
In this video you'll learn:
- Should you always be looking to grow your business?
- Different methods of growing a business
- Easy but essential data to collect to grow your business
- Who can help you grow your business
- The best ways to explore different markets and their potential
- How to fund growth
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