James Caan: Expert advice on choosing the right business structure
Serial entrepreneur and investor James Caan examines what new entrepreneurs need to consider when it comes to selecting an appropriate business structure. more»
Expert: James Caan
Renowned investor and business builder James Caan is currently the founder and CEO of Hamilton Bradshaw, a firm specialising in buyouts, venture capital, turnarounds and real estate investments. Prior to that, he was one of the longest-running investors on BBC television show Dragons’ Den, founded and exited recruitment business Alexander Mann and was the chairman of the government’s Start Up Loans initiative. His efforts were recognised when he was awarded a CBE for services to entrepreneurship and charitable services through the James Caan Foundation.
Articles by James Caan
James Caan’s seven-day startup guide: Day seven – Pulling it all together
We’ve arrived at our destination: the final step in our startup series. By now you should be feeling confident that you’ve established an exciting and viable business idea and are on the right track towards starting up successfully. more»
James Caan’s seven-day startup guide: Day six – Branding and marketing your business the right way
For the penultimate day in James Caan's seven-day startup guide, the serial entrepreneur and investor tackles the subject of planning a marketing strategy. more»
James Caan’s seven-day startup guide: Day five – Capitalising your business and the rise of alternative finance
As James Caan moves into the latter half of his exclusive startup guide, he tackles the key issue of funding – and why alternative finance is on the rise. more»
James Caan’s seven-day startup guide: Day four – Building the right team
With a great idea not worth much if there isn't a great team to execute with, James Caan gives his tips on finding the best people with the right expertise. more»
James Caan’s seven-day startup guide: Day three – Playing the numbers game
Moving through the gears, day three of our exclusive James Caan seven-day startup guide focuses on the considerations that must be made whether you're selling a product or a service. more»
James Caan’s seven-day startup guide: Day two – Testing out your idea to fit customer needs
In his second of seven pieces, entrepreneur and investor James Caan look at the research and validation work you must do on an idea before pressing forward. more»
James Caan’s seven-day startup guide: Day one – Is my idea really a business?
As part of his look at how to start a business in seven days, entrepreneur and investor James Caan begins on day one by getting you to look at whether your idea actually has any legs as a business. more»
