Oportunis broadcast....out of the blu

Cambridgeshire based Oportunis Publishing and Zuza Books will be attending the Bologna Book Fair between 19th and 22nd March.

With the support of Oportunis Publishing, Zuza Books are set to expand their worldwide customer base as the interest in their in house designed books and associated toys for young children is proving very popular.

The fun, tactile pages are perfect for children to hold, explore, cuddle and treasure can be seen is some of the world's most prestigious retail outlets.

If you are attending the Bologna Book Fair, they would love to see you at Hall 25 B69 / 0044 7778 523 525

Oportunis Publishing is part of the Oportunis Group

No one has thought of this.

Route to Funding begin a serious of articles associated with Patents and protecting your idea.

Is the design of your product or brilliant new idea original? 

Do you have a patent and is it your design?

Is it actually patentable?

Investors have a preference to ensure their investment is fairly secure and having a patent could be very important when it comes to doing a deal.

If you think you need a patent then we have experience of working with patent attorneys and getting grants to cover the cost. It is not as expensive as you think, especially if you go into the situation knowledgeable and prepared.

If you do not have a patent or have no desire to have one how likely is other companies can take your business idea and produce it themselves. Getting ahead in the market is your best chance.

If your product is not patentable it could reduce the value of the investment, but like most things there are always other ways.

The Galleries of Justice Museum, Nottingham was an excellent venue for Route to Funding’s latest “Securing Finance” Seminar on 29^th February 2011

Despite the distractions of X Factor at the Nottingham Arena and England playing football on the TV a select audience of around 25 business owners and entrepreneurs left with a better understanding the of the funding process, where they could get funding and most importantly the main pit falls to avoid.

“We were made to feel comfortable and Doug from Route to Funding told it how it is. There are a number of sharks out there and I now know where to come for free advice and direction” Said one educational business owner.

“Their Inventors Group concept is fantastic and I will be joining them as soon as possible. They way they have got Bernard’s product to market for very little cost is great credit to them” said John Pemberton.

An inventor in the audience had written a speech to thank Route to Funding for all their help “It was touching he had gone to the effort to thank us. He is a lovely guy and makes it all worth while.” said Graeme Dixon of Route to Funding.

Route to Funding one of the organisations behind the new Deal Makers Club events were impressed with the quality of business attended and intend to do a follow up event in the near future. The next event is in Market Deeping on 28^th March.

Route to Funding is part of the www.oportunisgroup.co.uk 

Route to Funding, Beers and Partners and Marks and Clerk "Securing Finance" series of seminars hit Cambridge on 15th February 2012.

Held at the Cass Business Centre, Cambridge around 30 businesses and inventors interested in the Private Equity Funding and the Patent process were given expert guidance in the right way to approach the funding process.

They left with a better understanding of what to do, preparation is key, the common pitfalls and the confidence that if they follow the process they stand a better chance of succeeding in achieving funding for growth.

Route to Funding, Beers and Partner and Marks and Clerk are proud the quality of attendees and the superb feedback they received about the event.

Doug Garforth of Route to Funding said "It is vital that businesses are prepared before they go into the funding process".

Jordan Briggs an inventor stated "I now have a better understanding of how I can get my product to market and thank Route to funding and Marks and Clerk for the insightful thoughts."

The seminar continues in Nottingham on the 29th February, Basingstoke 27th March Market Deeping during the evening of 28th March.

Cast Intelligence - Be Aware Of Your Competition.

Are you realistic about your rivals?

Who are your direct competitors?

How will they react when you launch and market your new products.

Will they destroy your launch by lower their prices or revealing a similar product. Will they try and keep you out of the industry by increasing their marketing spend?

The market won’t be happy about you entering their space.

No one has thought of this. This is the call The Inventors Group hear every week.

Sometimes this is true. 

Is the design of your product or brilliant new idea original? 

Do you have a patent and is it your design?

Is it actually patentable?

Investors have a preference to ensure their investment is fairly secure and having a patent could be very important when it comes to doing a deal.

We have experience of working with patent attorneys and getting grants to cover the cost.

If you don’t have a patent or have no desire to have one how likely is other companies can take your business idea and produce it themselves.

If your product is not patentable it will significantly reduce the value of the investment.

The Oportunis Group are proud to have reached an exclusive agreement with for their Oportunis Publishing House to act on behalf of Zuza Books of Cambridge.

Zuza create all their books in house and in close collaboration with educational experts, parents and children.

Zuza's titles are aimed at very young children and feature fun, tactile pages, to read out loud and share. The most popular new formats are perfect for children to hold, explore, cuddle and treasure.

Zuza in association with Oportunis Publishing supply some of the world's top retail stores and 2012 will be a year of expansion.

Doug Garforth of Oportunis said "Zuza Books products are fantastic and everyone loves them. We hope to bring our expertise to the party and make Zuza even more successful throughout the world"

Media Enquires - Graeme Dixon, 07866 263078 gdixon@oportunisgroup.co.uk

Route to Funding - It’s not just you any more.

Getting investment is rather like getting married. You are not single anymore and you have take the other person into account.

It is important to realise as soon as you get an investor into your business it is not just you calling the shots.

Someone one else will have a say in how your business is to be.

Take on board their experience and listen to their experience.

It is good news because you will have to run the business properly and have an advisor on hand with a vested interest in making sure you will be successful.

What do you need the money for?

Route to Funding - It is also important to determine what you want the funding for?

We meet a lot people seeking investment to fund their lifestyle.

Funny enough it will not wash with an investor.

You may using the Investors to increase your network of excellent contacts to help your business or use their expertise in a field you do not understand.

It has to be more than just about the money.

Investors will want to know if you have sold any of your new products/services already so they can judge if people want it and interpret its potential.

How much are you going to give away?

You have to be realistic in terms of the percentage of the share capital you are offering and the required investment sum.

Although there are many ways to value a business if you are offering 20% of your business and seeking £100,000 is your business actually worth £500,000?

Can you justify this?

If there are Elephants in the room it is best to mention them.

Do you have debts that you need to pay? Are you struggling financial, do you have other investors or tied with an organisation.

Best be honest and don’t hide things.

You have to blow your trumpet about financial issues but at least let them know you have one.

Local company Lock and Go Security Limited with the support of Route to Funding have won a government grant to develop their new mobile lock and get it onto the shelves.

The lock which can be used at home and abroad to provide robust security and piece of mind on any door.

It is a completely different way to lock a door and is not reliant on any existing lock.

Bernard Wilkinson, 75 the inventor said "Thanks to Route to Funding we can now get the lock I have worked on for the last 5 years from my garage to a worldwide market. The support Route to Funding has given me in terms of the grant, helping me with the business itself and just being there for support and motivation has been invaluable"

Already 3 major lock manufacturers have expressed interest in this totally new way of completely securing a door and it is hoped to create a number of local jobs in the area.

For the media

Any media enquires please call Graeme Dixon 07866 263078 / gdixon@routetofunding.co.uk