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Loans that change lives
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Business loans and finance from Lloyds TSB
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Seeking growth capital?
Need funding? London Business Angels facilitates investment into early stage businesses within the UK that are seeking growth capital.
Go to Angels' Den for small business funding
If you need small business funding but don’t want to put your house on the line, visit Angels Den and meet business angels.
Small business loans from HSBC
If you want a small business loan of between £1,000 and £25,000 with fixed monthly repayments, visit HSBC.
Raise money for your start up business
If you want to raise money for your start up business or your already established business, Angel startups can help you to find many ways to raise startup capital.
Connect with angel investors
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"The business is out there"
Entrepreneur Neil O'Connell has built his business , Sulis Interiors, up from nothing.
"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.
Flexible working: the leaders' view
At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.
The challenges of growth for small business
New business must be won by creating a good first impression with customers and procurement managers...
How to be a start-up success
Marc Barber 07/08/2008
There are three common elements to a start-up successfully negotiating those tricky first few years: an honest appraisal of ability, market research, and finance. Have your say »
Inflation is King
Penny Proffit 19/06/2008
A look at inflation and why Mervyn King has had to put pen to paper... Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial.
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Financing your new business - a practical checklist
One of the key considerations when starting a new enterprise is where you will find the finance to purchase equipment or fund your day-to-day expenses. This checklist will help ensure you have explored and considered all the choices open to you when starting a new business.