The business must have a business plan and forecasts in electronic form, together with historic accounts if appropriate. 

Please see the Guide to writing a Business Plan for advice on what a good business plan should cover. 

The Exist team delivers an assessment of the business plan and the financial information, we schedule a meeting with the Client at which a detailed written report is provided incorporating:

- A critique of the viability of the business / its proposals

- Advice and guidance on how to improve presentation of the business plan in order to maximise the chance of obtaining funding

- Outline of the potential funding options available

- An appropriate funding strategy which may involve a ‘combination’ or ‘package’ of funding

- Action Plan detailing the changes needed to the proposition in order to maximise its chances of obtaining funding

Exist may work with the business for up to 3 months to help them become Investment Ready.  Only when both the business and its business plans are deemed to be Investment Ready will the client be encouraged to approach funding sources.