Financing is arguably the most crucial parts of setting up any business, but sometimes a conventional bank loan simply isn’t the right option. Here are the alternative methods startup owners need to know about this year. more»
Angel investors are highly concentrated in London and the South East of England, with a high proportion also choosing to put government tax schemes to use. more»
In a study of over 100 established UK investors, researchers uncovered the traits and characteristics that could be the key to securing external backing as a startup founder. more»
Female entrepreneurs are at a significant disadvantage when looking to scale up their company, according to new research that revealed a gender gap in investment opportunities in Britain. more»
Entrepreneur Avin Rabheru set up Housekeep in 2014, making life easier for cleaners and their customers by providing an automated payment platform to make digital transactions. more»
Peer-to-peer lending platform Funding Circle has announced new equity investment worth £81m, committing itself to supporting finance opportunities for small UK companies. more»
In the world of crowdfunding, where we ended 2015 with two exits and multiple returns for investors, 2016 continued the trend with a third exit in just 12 months. more»
Female entrepreneurship in Britain has received another boost, following the launch of the UK’s first women-led crowdfunding platform, with the purpose of turning Britain into “the best place in the world to be a female founder”. more»
In his latest article for Business Advice, Small Business Charter chairman and ByBox CEO Stuart Miller explains three scenarios in which startup founders often need to react, or “pivot”, in response to change. more»
Going through the process of raising investment for the first time can be an anxious period for any small business owner. Here, Crowdcube CEO Darren Westlake tells startup founders what to consider. more»
