The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS), in partnership with business and financial advisors Grant Thornton, is inviting owners and financial and managing directors of SME manufacturing businesses* in the South West to a FREE workshop in Bristol on Tuesday 28th January, where they will receive exclusive access to expert financial advice on:
• Options for financing growth
• How to capitalise on R&D and Intellectual Property tax relief
• How to protect cash and minimise working capital
• How to plan for succession and keep talent without denting your budget
• How to optimise financial operations overseas
• How to manage supply chain risks to safeguard your business
The Financial Expert: Manufacturing event will help companies understand the best options for accessing finance, tapping into alternative funding streams and unravelling the tax implications of innovation and expansion. There will be an opportunity for attendees to share experiences and receive one-to-one confidential support to focus on any issues identified.
Simon Howes, MAS Area Director for South West England, said: “The economic upturn is presenting ambitious manufacturers with opportunities to grow, but if firms plan to expand and diversify their operations they must ensure the right foundations are in place so that growth is sustainable. The Financial Expert: Manufacturing event will give businesses a chance to hear the latest industry-leading financial advice and guidance, ensuring they underpin future success with a sound financial strategy.”
Mark Aldridge, head of manufacturing at Grant Thornton in the South West, said: “Our region has superb credentials in manufacturing, particularly in the fields of engineering and design, and also through the many famous food and drink brands which are exported around the world. Thankfully manufacturing is now at the forefront of the UK’s growth strategy and initiatives such as the ‘Financial Expert’ event aim to help businesses to seize the opportunity.”
*The Financial Expert: Manufacturing event is aimed at owners or managing directors of manufacturing businesses with a minimum turnover of £1m. The workshop is restricted to 25 people and places are available on a first come, first served basis.
For more information or to book your place at the event, which will be held at Grant Thornton’s Bristol office from 9.15am-2pm, call 0845 658 9600, email [email protected] or visit www.mymas.org.
