

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Investor-Ready Made Simple: Steps to Scale Your Business
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 12:15 pm – Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us if you're planning to raise finance, expand into new markets, or position your business for a future exit.About this EventSecuring investment isn’t just about having a great idea it’s about proving your business is ready to scale. Investors want clarity, confidence, and credible numbers before they commit. This workshop cuts through the jargon and gives you practical steps to prepare for those conversations.This workshop draws on years of experience helping growth businesses and focuses on what really matters, building strong financial foundations, presenting your numbers with authority, and anticipating investor questions before they arise.Whether you’re planning to raise growth capital, expand into new markets, or position your business for a future exit, this workshop will help you understand what investors look for and how to deliver it with confidence.What the workshop will cover:· How to present your numbers to build trust and confidence· What makes a growth-stage forecast investment-ready and how to use it· Common red flags that K*ll deals (and how to address them)· Handling tough investor questions with clarity· Real-world templates, KPIs, and tools to prepare effectivelyKey Takeaways:· A clear roadmap for becoming investor-ready· Practical tools and templates for financial storytelling· Confidence to engage with investors and lenders· Insight into common pitfalls and how to avoid theWho Should Attend:Hertfordshire SME Business OwnersPreparing to raise growth capital from investors or lendersScaling into new markets or product linesPlanning for a future exit (even if years away)Workshop Hosts:Luke Desmond is the founder and CEO of Crisp Accountancy, a forward-thinking firm that supports ambitious founders from startup to exit.As a Fractional CFO, Luke helps businesses raise capital, unlock profit, and prepare for sustainable growth. He’s worked with high-growth tech, SaaS, and eCommerce brands — supporting seven-figure raises and eight-figure exits — and is passionate about making financial insight more accessible to founders.Known for his plain-talking style and practical tools, Luke speaks regularly on topics like investment readiness, cash flow clarity, pricing for profit, and scaling without burnout.Luke’s mission is simple: to help business owners understand their numbers so they can make smarter decisions — and build companies that thrive.George Tsafandakis is the SME Access to Finance Advisor at the Hertfordshire Growth Hub. George helps businesses translate their performance data into a compelling growth story. Starting with accounting insights, he works with founders to align financial clarity with their vision, creating actionable plans for scaling. When growth requires funding, George steps in to make businesses investor-ready and identify potential sources of capital.With a corporate IT background, George transitioned into the tech-startup and SME space to make a real impact. He has served as COO for a FinTech company and successfully launched and managed his own consulting business. His experience spans operational leadership, strategic planning, and funding support giving him a unique perspective on what it takes to grow and secure investment.Data Sharing:By registering for this workshop, you acknowledge that Hertfordshire Growth Hub will share your contact details with Crisp Accountancy who is delivering the webinar, and where necessary, with other third parties involved in the administration of the event. We will never share your data with any other third parties unless you agree.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hatfield/investor-ready-made-simple-steps-to-scale-your-business/100001976618152102
- **Event Categories**: workshops, business, virtual, webinar, storytelling
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## Ticket Details

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- **city**: Hatfield
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 12:15 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fielder Centre, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hertfordshire Growth Hub
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, business, virtual, webinar, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Investor-Ready Made Simple: Steps to Scale Your Business ?
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