£775m RBS bank fund: What do UK SMEs need to know?
Niels Turfboer, managing director of Spotcap UK, discusses the RBS Alternative Remedies Package – a key initiative aimed at providing more choice and better financial services to UK SMEs. more»
Finance
Discover the best approach to securing funding for your small business, whether it's a bank loan or equity investment from an angel backer. Finance is a crucial component of entrepreneurial success, allowing business owners to make calculated risks and think on a bigger scale.
From blogging to business: Squirrel Sisters health and wellness brand looks for investment
From starting out as passionate food and wellness bloggers these founders already had a large following ready to try their award-winning healthy snack bars. more»
Are you entitled to RBS compensation? Here’s how to get your money back
Despite only 1,230 complaints having been lodged from an estimated 16,000 eligible businesses and just £10 million paid in compensation from a £400 million fund, RBS has just announced that a deadline of 22 October 2018 has been set for new complaints. What does this mean for your business? more»
How small business owners can generate a return from commercial savings
With banks offering little by way of returns to commercial savers, how can small business owners keep their savings protected and generate a return? more»
Seven ways for improving your pitch to investors as a startup founder
Public speaking specialist Hanieh Vidmar offers startup founders seven pitching tips that could make the difference in front of investors. more»
Peter Jones hands “real life Slumdog Millionaire” £100,000 as new Dragons’ Den kicks off
As Dragons' Den returned to BBC Two screens last night, viewers were treated to warm scenes as Peter Jones invested £100,000 into an iced tea brand with humble beginnings. more»
Here’s why it’s never too early to start financial planning for retirement
Whether your business is 30 days or 30 years old, it’s not too early to start making preparations for your retirement. Just remember to be realistic – can your business keep you fed and watered? more»
Shoestring startups: These founders built their business on less than £500
Many people dream of starting their own business, but only some are bold enough to take the plunge. What usually stops people is the financial barrier of starting up, however, these brave business owners founded their businesses on a budget. more»
Terms like “mumpreneur” and “lipstick entrepreneur” are putting women off starting a business
A new report has revealed that women are being put off launching entrepreneurial careers in the science and tech industry because of the stereotype that women's businesses belong in the lifestyle sector. more»
How invoice finance helps businesses to manage cash flow
Maintaining a healthy level of cash flow can be problematic for businesses of every kind, particularly in the early days when there are limited cash reserves. However, there are certain industries and sectors that face greater cash flow pressures than others. more»
