Funding a start up business. How to find start up funding for a small business including government grants, angel funding, borrowing and managing your finances. Expert guides on investing in a small business, early stage funding and preparing business plans for startup funding. Specialist advice on small business funding for women
Ed Molyneux, founder of Freeagent, tells SmallBusiness.co.uk about how he raised money for his business.
In the first of a new series of Q&As, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to entrepreneur Guy Mucklow about raising money for his business, which offers web services and software to look up UK and international addresses.
It's surprising to find out that as many as one in five microbusinesses funded their start-up through a bank loan.
Peter Bance, entrepreneur in residence at Octopus Investments, discusses why it is so important for small businesses to be constantly thinking about cash flow and funding.
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Knitting wool wholesaler Artesano raised £65,000 on Funding Circle, which matches lenders with businesses online.
What is credit easing and how does it apply to small businesses?
At some stage, your business will need to get its hands on capital. If it’s below the radar of outside investors and bankers are giving you the cold shoulder, you may consider tapping your friends and family for investment.
A case study for SmallBusiness.co.uk reveals how companies can increase their chances of investment.
If you are thinking about starting or growing a business, one of the toughest challenges you will face is securing funding for the project.
Becoming a business angel can be hugely rewarding, personally and financially, but it’s not as easy as they make it look on the TV.
Angel investors are fast becoming the only funding option for early-stage companies. SmallBusiness.co.uk investigates.
Are there any specific loans for women in business?
Rose Lewis, a partner at financial consultancy Pembridge Partners, explains the various financial alternatives for the intrepid small business owner when a bank decides to play hardball.
Alistair Darling's 2010 Budget highlighted the problems many SMEs have in obtaining finance. If you are finding it difficult to get a conventional business loan from the bank there are alternative sources of finance available.
When it comes to trying to raise finance, angel funding could be the blessing you’ve been looking for. Here we give you our top tips on what to avoid in order to get that god-sent investment.
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