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Description

Looking to grow your business but don’t know where to look with finding the right finance for your business?

Join us at our FREE online webinar, where we demystify the world of business funding, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies needed to secure the resources your business needs and deserves.

In this course, you'll gain a wider knowledge of funding options for your business to scale/expand.

📅 Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026

🕙 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

👉 For: Business based in Luton

What it covers:

Covering topics such as Start-up Loans, Business Growth Loans including the Growth Guarantee Scheme, along with exploring alternative finance solutions such as Asset Finance, Invoice Finance, Commercial Mortgages and Cash Flow facilities.

We will advise what a good lending application looks like and what information a lender will require to assess your request. Participants will leave with robust knowledge to navigate the intricate world of business financing.

Who it is for:

The course is aimed at a whole range of businesses, from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates and is geared to anyone looking to access finance.

About the hosts:

Lisa Young - Business Finance Manager, Let's Do Business Group

Lisa Young is a Business Manager with a strong background in business banking and coaching. She joined the team in 2019 after a successful career at NatWest/RBS as a Business Relationship Manager, where she supported clients with their day-to-day banking and funding needs. In 2018, driven by her passion for helping business owners succeed, Lisa founded her own business as a business coach, working closely with entrepreneurs across Kent.

In her current role, Lisa supports small businesses to access finance through business loans, guiding them through the application process and assessment journey. Known for her approachable and encouraging style, she enjoys building lasting relationships with business owners and cheering them on as they grow. Lisa also works closely with banks, accountants, and finance brokers to strengthen partnerships and expand the support available to clients. Alongside this, she leads the Her Biz Start Up Programme, empowering female entrepreneurs across Kent and East Sussex.

Sharon Cook - Director, Choice Commercial Finance
Sharon Cook is a Director at Choice and a true people person, known for her one-to-one approach to supporting businesses and collaborating closely with partners to deliver outstanding results. With over 10 years’ experience working with SMEs of all shapes and sizes before joining Choice in 2015, Sharon has a deep, practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in running a business. Her expertise in maximising cash flow and identifying the right financial solutions makes her a trusted guide for businesses looking to grow and thrive. At the heart of Sharon’s work is a passion for building strong relationships and sharing knowledge to support clients and partners alike.

The Luton Launchpad Programmes are funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a UK Government initiative providing funding for local investments to support the government's five national missions, including economic growth, making the UK a clean energy superpower, and breaking down barriers to opportunity. From April 2025 to March 2026, UKSPF will continue to support local projects focused on communities and place, supporting local businesses, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus