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Crowdfunded Vega+ to Reboot 80s Gaming
— Read More — Crowdfunded Vega+ to Reboot 80s GamingCrowdfunded Vega+ to Reboot 80s Gaming
After surpassing its ambitious crowdfunding target on Indiegogo, the retro handheld gaming console "ZX Spectrum Vega+" is expected to launch in late 2016
P2P and Crowdfunding Worth £3bn
— Read More — P2P and Crowdfunding Worth £3bnP2P and Crowdfunding Worth £3bn
Alternative finance market value rose by 84% between 2014/15, with equity crowdfunding reveals latest study by Nesta and Cambridge University
Altfi Lending to SME Increases 75% Over 1 Year
— Read More — Altfi Lending to SME Increases 75% Over 1 YearAltfi Lending to SME Increases 75% Over 1 Year
Small business lending from alternative lenders and banks increases significantly, but issues still need to be tackled, says British Business Bank report
New Business Funding Options for Rural Firms in Suffolk and Norfolk
— Read More — New Business Funding Options for Rural Firms in Suffolk and NorfolkNew Business Funding Options for Rural Firms in Suffolk and Norfolk
New funding programme launches for businesses in rural Suffolk and Norfolk – available from the LEADER programme
Businesses Say UK Economy is Biggest Concern in 2016
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ICAEW survey highlights vulnerability to changes to businesses due to our reliance on domestic trade
Cumbrian Businesses Vow to Help and Grow Stronger
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Cumbrian businesses rally to support for each other and the public during the December floods brought by Storm Desmond
£50 Million Flood Fund Launched
— Read More — £50 Million Flood Fund Launched£50 Million Flood Fund Launched
£50 million will be made available to help families and businesses to recover from recent floods in Cumbria. Learn more about the money and advice on offer
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce's Advice for Flood-Hit Businesses
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Cumbria Chamber of Commerce's offers crucial guidance is available for businesses affected by Storm Desmond
Business Growth Scheme Scrapped
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The Business Growth Scheme has been scrapped by Government as part of its Spending Review. Read about the reaction from the business community to the news
Funding for Lending Scheme Extended to 2018
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An extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme has been confirmed until 2018, but what exactly does this mean for UK SMEs? Fleximize reviews the details
Santander Seek Out 'Big Ideas'
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Santander's Big Idea Competition is looking for bright, young minds who can solve tech issues in finance industry.
Osborne Reveals Autumn 2015 Spending Review
— Read More — Osborne Reveals Autumn 2015 Spending ReviewOsborne Reveals Autumn 2015 Spending Review
The 2015 Spending Review and Autumn Statement were delivered to the Commons revealing some significant changes in tactic. Fleximize presents the key points
Reports of SME Lending Extension, Ahead of Autumn Statement
— Read More — Reports of SME Lending Extension, Ahead of Autumn StatementReports of SME Lending Extension, Ahead of Autumn Statement
Fleximize delves into rumours that the Autumn Statement will include an extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme, and what this would mean for lenders
Understand Your Credit Score to Find Finance, Says US Survey
— Read More — Understand Your Credit Score to Find Finance, Says US SurveyUnderstand Your Credit Score to Find Finance, Says US Survey
American research reveals that SMEs are more likely to secure small business loans if they understand their credit score.
Small Welsh Town Goes Offshore
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'Fair Tax Town', Crickhowell in Wales, finds a legal loophole to avoid paying tax in protest of a fairer tax system.
HMRC to Close Nearly 140 Local Offices
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HMRC has recently announced closures of 137 local sites in the UK to save £100 million. Fleximize explores this part of the government's modernisation plan
£5 Million Cut From SME Overdrafts Each Day
— Read More — £5 Million Cut From SME Overdrafts Each Day£5 Million Cut From SME Overdrafts Each Day
Northern SMEs are being severely impacted by bank cuts to small business overdrafts. Fleximize sheds light on the disproportionate changes to overdrafts
Seedrs Takes Equity Crowdfunding to US
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Seedrs is about to launch equity crowdfunding in the USA following a change in law allowing American investors to back companies they believe in.
Santander Launches Fintech Startup Challenge
— Read More — Santander Launches Fintech Startup ChallengeSantander Launches Fintech Startup Challenge
Santander InnoVentures has announced a new worldwide DL Challenge for startups using distributed ledger technologies in a bid to fuel innovation in fintech
PayPal Hits $1 Billion in Small Business Lending
— Read More — PayPal Hits $1 Billion in Small Business LendingPayPal Hits $1 Billion in Small Business Lending
PayPal announces its lent an impressive $1 billion in small business loans, another example that confirms the huge global demand for alternative finance
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