Essex Startups: Let's talk money!

Turn your brilliant idea into actual profit (and avoid going broke in the process)

You've got the vision. You've got the hustle. But here's the reality check: most startups don't fail because of bad ideas—they fail because they run out of money.

This workshop cuts through the boring finance jargon and gives you the practical money skills you actually need to launch and survive. Whether you're bootstrapping from your bedroom or pitching to investors, understanding your numbers isn't optional—it's survival.

What you'll learn:

• Getting funded – Where to find money (beyond asking your parents) and what investors actually want to see
• Making it last – How to budget so you don't burn through cash in month one
• Staying legal – Taxes, VAT, and self-assessment without the headache (or HMRC penalties)
• Reading the signs – Which numbers actually matter and how to know if you're winning or losing
• Planning ahead – Financial forecasting that helps you make smart decisions, not just spreadsheets
• Personal finance basics – Managing your own money when you're paying yourself (or not)

The bottom line: Understanding your finances from day one could be what separates your success story from becoming a "remember when I tried to start a business" story

Come ready to ask questions. Leave ready to launch.