Success or failure as a start-up or small business often hinges on your ability to drum up investment. It’s true that bootstrapping with savings or help from friends and family will get you to a certain point, enabling you to build a prototype, minimum viable product (MVP) or show a proof of concept. But if
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Currency in 2018: The small business outlook
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Now that 2018 is off to a flying start, last year may already seem like a distant memory. Yet one thing that won’t easily be forgotten by businesses trading overseas is the uncertainty which weighed over currency in the last twelve months. Though volatility was relatively low, unknowns like Brexit and the French elections hung
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How much does it really cost to start a small business?
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Entrepreneurs looking to start their first SME always have plenty to think about. Very often the journey starts, simply enough, with a great idea or unmissable opportunity. This should then lead to a fully-fledged business plan that comprehensively details the finer points of starting your new business. Naturally, during this phase of the business owner’s
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Seeking Small Business Capital? Check Out These 5 Financing Options
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By Deborah Sweeney A couple of years ago, I wrote a post on how to fund your work-at-home business with tips for gaining the necessary money. I like to think of that post as a basic introduction for what entrepreneurs should do if they’re seeking capital. You’ll want to draft up a business plan that […]
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Vital roles investing plays in growing your small business
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Investing is something that many individuals are interested in order to grow their wealth and improve their future. However, it is also very important for businesses to seize investment opportunities because they can make a big difference when it comes to growth levels. You can make your business growth both steady and successful by always
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Rise in VCT amounts will benefit small businesses
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The amount raised by Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) has risen by over £100 million in a year. VCTs issued shares to a value of £570 million in 2016-17, a 28 per cent rise over the previous year according to stats released by HMRC recently. ‘The increase in the amount of money that is available to
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The funding options for high risk businesses
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
There are certain businesses and start-ups that are considered to be very risky. Perhaps the founder has a poor credit history or has experienced bankruptcy, or maybe they are operating in a volatile industry. Nonetheless, there are some lenders and types of finance that understand that with high risk comes high reward and below we
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What makes a regulated broker different from a non-regulated one?
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
The knowledge of the differences between a regulated broker and a non-regulated broker is significant and should be with the customers putting their capital into investment. What’s alarming is that research findings propose not many investors are aware whether they are trading with the regulated or non-regulated brokers in the forex market. This is a
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Putting the past behind you: how to get back on track after a financial blip
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What’s the first step that a business should take following a financial blip? The first step is often easier said than done – keep calm and don’t panic. A cool head will always make a better decision than a panicked mind. Be quick off the mark to react, but be sure that you fully understand
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Ways to help your small business save money
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Starting up a small business is an exciting time but it can also be rather expensive. Everything from set up costs, paying any employees, and getting things off the ground are all rather costly, especially before you have the big bucks rolling in. But there are ways you can help yourself to save money and
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