Advisory Forum
Advisory Forum | 27th November @ 10am
Investor Confidence Beyond Investment: The Advisor’s Role in Growth
Join Gaye Prime (VFD Pro) and guest expert Andy Hubbard (Innovate UK Business Growth) on Thursday 27th November ay 10am (UK).
What you’ll take away:
- Clarity on what funders expect and why many entrepreneurs, and their accountants, fall short.
Understanding the role of robust management information in building confidence and securing funding.
Insight into how financial advisors can steer entrepreneurs toward better oversight, cash management, and growth readiness.
Why this matters
For entrepreneurs, securing funding isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about proving their business is well-managed, financially sound, and capable of delivering growth. Investors and lenders need confidence that their capital is safe and will generate returns. The best way to reaffirm that trust? Robust, transparent management information.
Andy Hubbard works at the forefront of innovation and growth, helping SMEs unlock opportunities through strategic financial and business advice. As an Ecosystem Innovation & Growth Specialist at Innovate UK Business Growth, Andy supports entrepreneurs in navigating funding landscapes, scaling operations, and building investor-ready propositions. His expertise lies in connecting businesses with the right resources and insights to accelerate growth.
Consider the following question
What can I do to help entrepreneurs keep investor confidence after funding?
Who is this for?
Accountants in practice, part-time or fractional FDs/CFOs, financial advisors.
Anyone who wants to bring more commercial insight and value into client relationships.
(Mastermind Member bonus: those in the VFD Mastermind will be invited to stay on after the session for a deeper roundtable to apply key ideas to their own practices.)
Session Outcomes
By the end of the session, you will:
- Understand what funders expect and the importance of the role of the financial advisor.
- Recognise the importance of robust management information in building investor confidence.
- Identify practical ways to guide entrepreneurs toward better financial oversight and cash management as they grow.