Raising money for your business is no easy task, however, it's worth every ounce of energy when you get that influx of cash! If you're looking for startup funding or growth finance, these articles will help you understand the business funding landscape and how you go about finding the money.
Advantages of Loans in Business
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Discover the pros and cons of business loans, from quick capital to tax benefits – plus flexible funding options designed for SMEs.
Supporting Female-Led Start-ups with Investment
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We delve into how male startup owners in the UK receive a disproportionate amount of investment compared to females, and how this can be changed
Creating a Pitch Deck To Secure Investor Funding
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Creating your first pitch deck can seem like a daunting task. To help you get started, Mike Sims of ThinkLions shares three ways to leverage your pitch deck to win over investors
The Start-up Guide to Business Funding
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Here’s a quick look at the main funding options available to budding startup founders across the UK, including bank funding, angel investment and government grants
Debentures: What Are They and How Do They Work?
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If you're looking to apply for a business loan or overdraft, you might be asked to agree to a debenture. Here's everything you need to know about debentures
A Simple Guide to Accessing Your VAT Returns
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When you apply for a business loan or other type of business funding, a lender might ask to see your VAT returns. Here's how you can access them online
TSB Business Loans
— Read More — TSB Business LoansTSB offers a range of funding options to businesses who are looking for a boost of working capital. We cover their key products, including the TSB overdraft, credit card and business loan
The Five Best Crowdfunding Sites for Your Business
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Crowdfunding has given startups and SMEs an exciting new route to investment, but what are the five best crowdfunding sites for UK businesses?
Angel Investors: an Introduction
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Angel investors are an important part of the business funding landscape in the UK. But what is an angel investor, and how could they benefit your business?
Financial Projections: Why They Matter to Investors
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Many entrepreneurs have a brilliant business idea, but fail to back it up with solid financial projections. Why can this ruin their chances of investment?
The Small Business Guide to Kickstarter
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Launching your next product on Kickstarter could be the best and worst thing you ever do. Here's our guide to navigating the crowdfunding minefield
Where to Find Small Business Funding
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Small business funding can be tricky to find, but this article tells you what's available, with more info in the FREE Ultimate Guide to Business Funding
What’s an SME?
— Read More — What’s an SME?The definition of an SME can vary – we give you the micro, small and medium enterprise business criteria from HMRC, the EU, Companies House and others
Small Business Advice From Small Business Owners
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Get some small business advice – short audio interviews and advice from British micro-enterprise owners in the arts, tech and retail.
The Expensive Video Game Problem
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Funding is an issue that plagues the gaming industry on a daily basis, so how can we overcome it, and how can developers find the finance they need?
Top Tips for Applying for a Business Loan
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Read our essential tips for applying for a business loan to give yourself the best possible chance of securing funding
6 Steps to Finding an Investor For Your Business
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We take a good look at how to attract great investors, and how to work with them to grow you company.
Peer-to-Peer Lenders in the UK
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With peer-to-peer lending growing in popularity among businesses seeking new investors for funding, we take a look at some of the top P2P lenders in the UK
What is a Venture Capitalist?
— Read More — What is a Venture Capitalist?Spotify, Skype and Zoopla have benefited from venture capitalist funding. We tell you what VCs do and where you can find the right one for your business.
Where Can I Find Start-up Funding?
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We take a look at how UK startups can access the business funding they need to grow and thrive
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