How to secure angel investment
Richard Prime secured angel funding for his company Sonovate. Here are some tips from him on going about it.
Startup Funding and Grants
Richard Prime secured angel funding for his company Sonovate. Here are some tips from him on going about it.
Startup Funding and Grants
Legal advice
Many start-ups choose to become sole traders or partnerships simply because they are afraid of the paperwork. Here, Henry Catchpole explains why creating the correct business structure offers important legal and tax advantages.
Startup Funding and Grants
Richard Prime secured angel funding for his company Sonovate. Here are some tips from him on going about it.
Legal advice
Many start-ups choose to become sole traders or partnerships simply because they are afraid of the paperwork. Here, Henry Catchpole explains why creating the correct business structure offers important legal and tax advantages.
Startup Funding and Grants
Melanie Luff explores the options to bear in mind when looking for funding as a start-up.
Alternative finance
In this piece in association with Fundbird, Mark Thomas of C2FO looks at invoice discounting as a means of improving small companies' cash flow position.
Alternative finance
The British Business Bank is regulator of a scheme that ensures small businesses are referred to relevant alternative finance providers in the event of being turned down for bank funding. But Paul Mildenstein asks: What's taking so long?
Business Technology
Here, we look at the benefit of the still-developing technology of 3D printing for SMEs.
Business Ideas & Planning
Hybrid companies which combine a digital platform and a real life in-demand service on the ground are on the rise. Here, Michael Bruce looks at this revolutionary business model.
Alternative finance
Today, there is a wealth of alternative finance options that threaten to eclipse the offering of banks in terms of attractiveness to small companies. Here, Sharon Argov looks at some of the benefits of the modern way to finance.
News
New companies raised £163.5 million via the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme last year, nearly double the £85.9 million raised in the first year of the scheme (2012/13).
News
A shortage of talent is the top concern for businesses, followed by growing revenues and maximising profitability, finds a study.
Government Grants
Chiara Stone, founder of jewellery company Hoobynoo World, talks about a cash injection she received from SUCCESS, a grant provider backed by the government's Regional Growth Fund.
Employing & managing staff
Here, we look at the business community's view on the impact Osborne's National Living Wage will have on small companies.
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
Partner content
Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
Partner content
David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management