In this webinar, learn how to become more confident in reading financial statements, make better financial decisions and understand finance in general.

Understanding your financials with NatWest

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, discusses key financial statements and the insights they provide. By the end of the session, you'll be aware of the financial terms you need to use to drive your business' growth.

Luke is the accelerator community manager for NatWest in London and the South East. He plays a significant role in supporting entrepreneurs through NatWest's various initiatives, such as the Entrepreneur Accelerator programme.

This programme offers coaching, networking opportunities and co-working spaces to help businesses grow and succeed.

Recently, Luke has been involved in the Small Business Sunday 2024 Regional Business Bootcamps, an event series led by Theo Paphitis from 

. These events aim to provide local entrepreneurs with valuable insights and strategies for scaling their businesses.

Darya Simanovich also joined the session to discuss the free support available at Grow London Local.

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WEBINAR: Understanding your financials with NatWest

Learn how to understand key financial statements and the insights they provide.

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

Freelance content creator & event host

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Hello,
My name is Kim. Nice to meet you.
I look at money and finance in a different way to most people.
I can help you with your accounting systems and procedures, whether you are a CEO of a business, own your own company (possibly a start-up), or an individual who needs help with your personal finances.
However, as well as practical solutions, I can also help you understand and improve your relationship with money, because this can have a huge effect on both your business and personal life. Sometimes it&apos;s things like money blocks and money ceilings that can have a bigger impact on your business than you realise.

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Money Chats is an informal group hosted over Zoom, where you can talk about money and find support.

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I set up my main business in 2014 to gain freedom! I help other small businesses to get up and running, both with mentoring and accountancy support. I&apos;m able to share my knowledge and experience to help you get there quicker, and will be your biggest cheerleader.

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