bfunded - Business - Applying

Business Plans

Whether applying for a grant, tendering to deliver a service, or seeking another form of investment, a business plan is a key document when you are looking for funding. The business plan helps funders understand your organisation's vision and goals, how you are going to spend the money and the benefits it will bring. There is a page to help you with this in the Preparation section.

It is the first source of information that most providers of funding see and is crucial in getting their attention and interest.

Where can I get help with preparing my business plan?

Bradford Kickstart offers assistance building a compelling business plan that can be used to secure a loan from a bank.
Contact Bradford Kickstart on 0800 953 9503 (freephone), email: info@bradfordkickstart.com web: www.bradfordkickstart.com

Business Link West Yorkshire's website has useful information about:

• The essential elements of a business plan
• Tailoring your business plan
• Getting the best from your business plan

Go to www.blwy.co.uk

What makes a good funding application?

It's important to make a good case, in other words sell what you do! See marketing and promotion pages for help.

Remember that funders need to know:

• What you want to do (an outline of the project / business plan).
• How much it will cost (backed up by a budget).
• Applications need to be easy to read and concise.
• Work out your own budget before filling in that part of the form and keep your working notes, in case they ask questions on how you came up with the figures.

Where can I get help with completing funding applications?

Bradford Kickstart can help you work out what you need and where you can get it from - whether you want a bank loan or overdraft, advice about grants, or even start-up support.

Contact Bradford Kickstart on 0800 953 9503 (freephone), email: info@bradfordkickstart.com web: www.bradfordkickstart.com

Training courses

Bradford Kickstart organises a range of seminars from basic business skills to calculating NIC for Directors. The events calendar can be viewed on their website at, www.bradfordkickstart.com

ATL in Bradford run training on successful tendering for businesses. Their events calendar can be accessed at, www.atlenterprise.co.uk

Business Link offer a range of seminars and workshops in Bradford for businesses. See the training calendar on their website at http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?r.l1=1073861169&topicId=5000553858&site=23&r.l2=1073858842&r.s=m

Other Help

Further help is available from local support organisations and agencies.