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Matt Price, general manager of customer service platform Zendesk, tells SmallBusiness.co.uk that his company raised money through friends and family before looking bigger.
Almost three quarters of small company owners launched their new business venture with working capital of £2,000 or less, research finds.
Finance provider SwiftMoney.com outlines the benefits of short-term loans.
Russell Gould, head of Wonga for Business, discusses how innovation has revolutionised the business lending market.
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Finance for female-led business is a hot topic. In November, the government started an investment fund targeted at women. Here, female entrepreneurs tell us how they raised finance.
Take a very close look at the amount of money you think you will need. Know exactly how much money you need to raise, as you have to be able to justify every penny to a lender. Approaching a bank with the attitude of ‘how much can you give me?’ will not inspire confidence.
If you’ve got a great business idea but are finding out the hard way that it can be a royal pain to get funding, The Prince’s Trust could be the answer.
There is still another means of raising cash without giving away too much equity.
Choosing between debt or equity finance, or a mixture of the two, could be the most important business decision you ever make. SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to entrepreneurs, financiers and advisers about the pros and cons of each.
If you’re looking to fund rapid growth, your bank will probably be the first port of call. SmallBusiness.co.uk finds out what traditional lenders can offer, and how to make sure you’re getting the best deal
I am 25 and I have some debt from University, which is a £6,000 loan, £3,000 credit card and a student loan which is paid through my employer. Would this type of debt stop me starting up my own business and getting the finance for it? I am a homeowner but I wouldn't want to secure a business loan against my house. Is it likely that a bank would touch me at the moment or would I have to wait until the debt is gone?
I work for a school of theology and at present we are experiencing financial problems. We have launched an appeal for funds and our bankers are prepared to provide an overdraft but this only puts our costs up. Do you have any other suggestions?
The way you present your idea or business plan to potential investors could be the difference between business success and failure so it's vital to get it right.
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