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Loans that change lives
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Get funding advice
This guide from BusinessLink provides in-depth information on raising and managing finance for your start-up.
How to raise start up finance
Starting a business is a very exciting time for budding entrepreneurs , but it can also be the most stressful. The following guide from Tiscali is a quick overview of how you could raise start-up cash for your business.
Financing your start-up
An overview of options for financing your start-up, from the London Life channel of the Greater London Authority website.
Business loans and finance from Lloyds TSB
From enhancing your day-to-day cashflow to growing your business long term, find a financial solution that meets your requirements.
Seeking growth capital?
Need funding? London Business Angels facilitates investment into early stage businesses within the UK that are seeking growth capital.
Raising Start-Up Capital
This definitive guide from Inc.com provides detailed information on how to fund your start-up.
Other Start A Business Resources
BT Tradespace
Hear more about BT Tradespace, an online platform for small businesses provided by BT.
Easy and effective email marketing
Parker Trewin, Director of Marketing and Communications at Genius.com, demonstrates how Genius Pro can help you manage your email marketing campaigns more effectively.
Marketing an SME online
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence has become a vital tool for promoting your company and selling your products and services.
Competitive advantages from home working
Research shows that 69% of
Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?
Marc Barber 10/06/2009
While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. Have your say »
Credit crunch: What does it mean for you?
Penny Proffit 25/01/2008
In the current global economic climate, small business owners are likely to be concerned about the consequences of the credit crunch. Penny Proffit has teamed up with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to bring you ten quick tips for survival. Have your say »
Quality content is the foundation of Search Engine Marketing
Guest Blogger 21/07/2008
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is in essence the theory and practice of getting a website onto the first page of 'natural' (sometimes called 'organic') search results on the important search engines for important keywords. Have your say »
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Flexible funding solutions whatever the forecast
It can be difficult to know what lies ahead for business in a changing economic climate. We can help.
Barclays Business Start Up Account
Everything you need in one place from help with planning to getting more customers, to FREE seminars and a credit checking service to help you get paid quicker. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online.
Flexible health cover for your business
Every year sickness absence costs the UK economy around £13 billion. Want to know how much sickness absence could be damaging the health of your business? Click here to find out and receive a personalised quote.