At St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is bringing together small businesses, investors, IFAs, entrepreneurs and business advisers — all in one place to hear expert opinion from SME industry experts. The event is split into two parts – a technical seminar, followed by a networking reception. The seminar is 4pm registration for 4.30pm start till 5.45pm at The Edinburgh Grand, 42 St Andrew Square, EH2 2AD. The networking reception is 6pm till 7.30pm next door at RBS/Dundas House, 36 St Andrew Square, EH2 2AD. Ready Steady Grow Edinburgh – sign up here Seminar agenda and speakers forthcoming. *** Here's an overview of this year's entire series of Ready Steady Grow! events: Edinburgh (29 Aug), Birmingham (20 Sep), Cardiff (27 Sep), Bristol (28 Sep), Manchester (4 Oct), Leeds (10 Oct), Cambridge (11 Oct), Newcastle (17 Oct), Belfast (19 Oct), Oxford (2 Nov) If you have any queries or would like to attend please contact Mary Rodgers on mary.rodgers@eisa.org.uk *** FAQs Who should attend this event? Entrepreneurs looking to start a business, or access funding to take your business to its next level Wealth managers looking to gain knowledge and expertise in EIS and small company investing Investors looking to invest in the ‘Next big thing’ Professional Advisors who want to help SMEs develop and grow. Will refreshments be provided? Drinks and canapés will be provided *** We, the EISA, may share your personal data with third parties in certain circumstances including (but not limited to) our sponsors. Before we disclose personal data to a third party, we take appropriate steps to ensure that the third party will protect personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and in a manner consistent with our privacy policy, which can be accessed here: https://eisa.org.uk/about-eisa/privacy-policy/.

At KPMG, One Snowhill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GH we are bringing together small businesses, investors, IFAs, entrepreneurs and business advisers - all in one place to hear expert opinion from SME industry experts. The event is split into two parts – a technical seminar at 16.30, followed by a breakout session and networking from 17.30 Registration from 4pm Please register here Seminar Agenda (CPD qualifying) 4.30               Welcome from the Chair, Nick Hawkins, KPMG 4.35               Update on the early-stage market and recent commitments in the Midlands, Tracy Sherratt, British  Business Bank 4.45               Investing in Innovation through the S/EIS, Tom Whybrow, KPMG 4.55               S/EIS – company considerations, Tom Wilde, Shoosmiths 5.05               Panel Discussion: Under the bonnet with the Fund and Wealth  Managers,  Chair Tracy Sherrat,  Charles Stanley, Committed Capital, Jenson, Mercia 5.25               Journey of a Start-up with Founder 5.35               Closing remarks, Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, EISA 5.40               Move to reception and networking Here's an overview of this year's entire series of Ready Steady Grow! events: Edinburgh (29 Aug), Birmingham (20 Sep), Cardiff (27 Sep), Bristol (28 Sep), Manchester (4 Oct), Leeds (10 Oct), Cambridge (11 Oct), Newcastle (17 Oct), Belfast (19 Oct), Oxford (2 Nov) If you have any queries or would like to attend please contact Mary Rodgers on mary.rodgers@eisa.org.uk FAQs Who should attend this event? Entrepreneurs looking to start a business, or access funding to take your business to its next level Wealth managers looking to gain knowledge and expertise in EIS and small company investing Investors looking to invest in the ‘Next big thing’ Professional Advisors who want to help SMEs develop and grow. Will refreshments be provided? Drinks and canapés will be provided *** We, the EISA, may share your personal data with third parties in certain circumstances including (but not limited to) our sponsors. Before we disclose personal data to a third party, we take appropriate steps to ensure that the third party will protect personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and in a manner consistent with our privacy policy, which can be accessed here: https://eisa.org.uk/about-eisa/privacy-policy/. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: British Business Bank, Charles Stanley, Committed Capital, Jenson Funding Partners, KPMG, Mercia and Shoosmiths

At Tramshed Tech, Unit D, Pendyris St, Cardiff, CF11 6BH we are bringing together small businesses, investors, IFAs, entrepreneurs and business advisers — all in one place to hear expert opinion from SME industry experts. The event is split into two parts – a technical seminar at 17.30, followed by a breakout session and networking from 18.30 Ready Steady Grow Cardiff – sign up here Registration from 5pm. Seminar Agenda (CPD qualifying): 5.30 Welcome from the Chair, Cai Gwinnutt – Tramshed Tech 5.35 Update on the early-stage market and recent commitments in the Wales, Jess Phillips-Harris of British Business Bank 5.45 Investing in Innovation through the S/EIS, TBC 5.55 S/EIS – company considerations, Adam Lawrence - R W Blears 6.05 Panel Discussion: Under the bonnet with the Fund Managers – Ed Prior - SFC Capital, Darren Evans – Waterspring Ventures, David Blake – Deepbridge Capital, Harry Bell – Charles Stanley, Chair: Cai Gwinnutt – Tramshed Tech 6.25 Journey of a Start-up with Founder Rhiannon Rees of PlantSea 6.35 Closing remarks, Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, EISA 6.40 Move to reception and networking Here’s an overview of this year’s entire series of remaining Ready Steady Grow! events: Birmingham (20 Sep), Cardiff (27 Sep), Bristol (28 Sep), Manchester (4 Oct), Leeds (10 Oct), Cambridge (11 Oct), Newcastle (17 Oct), Belfast (19 Oct), Oxford (2 Nov) If you have any queries or would like to attend please contact Mary Rodgers on mary.rodgers@eisa.org.uk FAQs: Who should attend this event? Entrepreneurs looking to start a business, or access funding to take your business to its next level Wealth managers looking to gain knowledge and expertise in EIS and small company investing Investors looking to invest in the ‘Next big thing’ Professional Advisors who want to help SMEs develop and grow. Will refreshments be provided? Drinks and canapés will be provided *** We, the EISA, may share your personal data with third parties in certain circumstances including (but not limited to) our sponsors. Before we disclose personal data to a third party, we take appropriate steps to ensure that the third party will protect personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and in a manner consistent with our privacy policy, which can be accessed here: https://eisa.org.uk/about-eisa/privacy-policy THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: BBB, Charles Stanley, Fuel Ventures, IFA Magazine, RW Blears Waterspring and Tramshed Tech

At KPMG, 66 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4BE we are bringing together small businesses, investors, IFAs, entrepreneurs and business advisers - all in one place to hear expert opinion from SME industry experts. The event is split into two parts – a technical seminar at 16.30, followed by a breakout session and networking from 17.30 Ready Steady Grow Bristol – sign up here Registration from 4pm. Seminar agenda (CPD qualifying) 4.30               Welcome from the Chair, 4.35               Update on the early-stage market and recent commitments in the South West - Edward Tellwright, British Business Bank 4.45               Investing in Innovation through the S/EIS, - Matt Atwood, KPMG 4.55               EIS / SEIS for founders: how to access the tax benefits, - Anthony Reeves, Michelmores 5.05               Panel Discussion: Under the bonnet with the Fund Managers and Advisers Chair Panellists: Henry Bell - Charles Stanley, Glen Stewart - Committed Capital, Chris Wiles - Foresight, Paul Mattick - Mercia, - Octopus 5.25               Journey of a Start-up with Founder 5.35               Closing remarks, Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, EISA 5.40               Move to reception and networking Here’s an overview of this year’s entire series of remaining Ready Steady Grow! events: Birmingham (20 Sep), Cardiff (27 Sep), Bristol (28 Sep), Manchester (4 Oct), Leeds (10 Oct), Cambridge (11 Oct), Newcastle (17 Oct), Belfast (19 Oct), Oxford (2 Nov) To book your place click here If you have any queries or would like to attend please contact Mary Rodgers on mary.rodgers@eisa.org.uk FAQs: Who should attend this event? Entrepreneurs looking to start a business, or access funding to take your business to its next level Wealth managers looking to gain knowledge and expertise in EIS and small company investing Investors looking to invest in the ‘Next big thing’ Professional Advisors who want to help SMEs develop and grow. Will refreshments be provided? Drinks and canapés will be provided *** We, the EISA, may share your personal data with third parties in certain circumstances including (but not limited to) our sponsors. Before we disclose personal data to a third party, we take appropriate steps to ensure that the third party will protect personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and in a manner consistent with our privacy policy, which can be accessed here: https://eisa.org.uk/about-eisa/privacy-policy THANK YOU TO OURS SPONSORS: British Business Bank, Charles Stanley, Committed Capital, Foresight Group, KPMG, Mercia, Michel mores and Octopus Investments