Finance & Risk Management Course

Finance for Start-ups and SMEs (3 Days)

Course Overview: Equips entrepreneurs and SME leaders with the tools to manage cash flow, funding, and financial sustainability.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand working capital and liquidity

• Build investor-ready financial models

• Navigate access to finance and grants

Training Methodology:

• Financial pitch deck development

• Cash flow forecasting

• Peer-based case discussion

Organisational Benefits:

• Better financial survival rates

• Readiness for funding opportunities

• Improved financial systems in SMEs

Personal Benefits:

• Ability to speak the language of investors

• Clearer control of business finances

Target Audience:

• Start-up Founders

• SME Directors

• NGO & Social Enterprise Managers

Course Modules:
🔹 Day 1: Fundamentals of SME Finance
🔹 Day 2: Managing Cash Flow & Risk
🔹 Day 3: Building for Investment Readiness

Customisable Parts: Local SME challenges, start-up ecosystem tools