EP 249 - Funding 101: Understanding Your Options for Business Growth with Fran Spooner

Let's dive into the world of business funding with Fran Spooner. She walks us through everything from bootstrapping to angel investors, venture capital, crowdfunding, and loans.Whether you're thinking about getting external funding or growing your business on your own, Fran offers a straightforward guide to help you understand your options, evaluate what's best for you, and avoid common pitfalls. Ready to make smart decisions about funding your business? This episode will give you the insights you need.ABOUT YOUR TEACHERFran Spooner, a VC specialist lawyer and Partner in the Corporate team at Marriott Harrison, has deep experience in both Venture Capital and M&A transactions, and has spent time on secondment at VC funds.Recognised as a Next Generation Partner for VC by Legal 500 UK, she understands what start-ups and investors want from their legal advisers, and is building her own practice with a focus on supporting female founders, and working with tech companies and investors in the social impact and sustainability space.Follow her on LinkedIn: hereCheck out her website: hereSupport the showCONNECT WITH AMS 🤝Our course libraryOur certificationTemplates and toolsOUR SPONSORS 🪩Join FindMarketing UK, a directory connecting small businesses with skilled marketing professionals. Get 25% off any membership with AMS25. This daily newsletter condenses everything you need to know about the latest and greatest AI developments into a 5-minute read. Subscribe to The Deep View. View all sponsors and offersOUR FAVE RESOURCES 👇Podcast episodesTake our quizFree marketing classNewsletterSUPPORT 🫶Leave a review on Apple PodcastsLeave a rating on Spotify Buy us a coffee...