Episode 52: Match Fit Finance- Creating a successful application (episode 2)

07/31/23 • 12 min

We continue our discussion on how accountants are best placed to support small businesses to access funding. Glenn Collins, Head of Technical and Strategic Engagement at ACCA, continues his conversation with Simon Goldie, Director of Advocacy at the Finance & Leasing Association and FLA Board member and Managing Director of SME Finance at Paragon Bank, John Phillipou. This time we focus on the top tips in gaining a swift and successful funding application. Let us know whether you found this podcast interesting and what other topics you would like to hear covered at [email protected]

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