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Raising Finance and Start-up Finance Analysis
Helpful articles for owner managers who are looking to raise funding when starting a business.
Raising finance to launch a website
Q: I have an idea to start a business. How do I find out if I can get help with funding such as to set up the website?
Funding for my business
Q: I've been offered the chance to turn a business around. Where can I go for funding?
Looking to raise finance after a bad debt
Q: I have a bad credit rating because one of my customers went under which put us in debt. What can we do to get a bank loan?
Fund your business' growth with factoring
Balance your cash flow with factoring and use the funds to help grow your business. The funding grows with your sales: the more you invoice the more you can borrow. Use the reliable funds to purchase machinery or to pay your staff.
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.
Connect with angel investors
The UK Angel Investment Network, is an online platform connecting business entrepreneurs with angel investors. Join now and become a part of the world's largest online angel investment community.
Get funding from the angels
Find business angels - individuals who invest on their own, or as part of a syndicate, in high growth businesses. Visit The British Business Angels Association.
Venture capital investment for early stage companies
The Advantage Early Growth Fund is a venture capital co-investment fund set up with UK Government capital to assist early stage, West Midlands based, businesses with growth potential.
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Barclays Business Start Up Account
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Whether you are self-employed, a sole trader or run a small business, Intuit QuickBooks helps you do the expenses faster with no financial experience required. Our easy-to-use accounting software will keep you on top of the books, freeing up more time for you to spend elsewhere. Start your free online trial today.
A business credit card with 0% interest on purchases for 3 months*
That’s on top of up to 56 days of interest-free credit**. When it comes to supporting your cashflow, it all adds up to a lot of extra breathing space. Also, by separating your business and personal spend it helps you keep track of your costs and identify areas where you can save money. Find out more today. *From date of account opening. **When you pay off your balance in full and on time each month.
Find the right cash flow solution - compare factoring quotes
Balance your cash flow with factoring, get up to 90% of your invoices paid in 24 hours. Simply Business works with 24 leading lenders. Compare factoring quotes
Tailored Quotes for your Business Insurance
Simply Business cover a wide variety of trades and provide tailored insurance quotes. Compare quotes or call 0845 072 3340 for Public Liability and Employers Liability Insurance, and take out optional extras such as tool and plant cover.
Barclays Business Start Up Account
Get everything you'd expect from a Barclays Business account…Free business banking for up to 2 years (Ts&Cs apply). Free day-to-day support from our Barclays Business Team by phone 24/7 and Mobile Banking, manage your account quickly and easily from a web-enabled phone. Apply online.
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