Business post furlough:what to do when government funding stops
8 October 2020|Crisis Management, Latest Posts, Money, Resources The Government has been helping many businesses keep afloat through its furlough scheme, but with new restrictions and the threat of a second wave, pressure has been mounting for the UK to extend support for businesses and reduce the number of job cuts. The new Jobs Support […]
Top 10 vital steps to get back to business safely and speedily
19 July 2020|Business Growth, Crisis Management, Latest Posts As entrepreneur and startup founders you will probably be delighted to be able to get your team members or at least some of them back to work in your office or other premise. However, we all need to approach these next few months with due caution. We […]
How to Find & Raise Funding For Your Business
27 April 2021|Crowdfunding, Fundraising, Investing, Latest Posts, Money, Pitching Skills By Rick Rowan, founder and CEO of NuroKor. When it comes to building a fast-growth and scalable company, securing external funding is undoubtedly one of the most obvious and important routes a business leader can take. But finding the right form of investment that gels with […]
How to Manage Due Diligence for Equity Crowdfunding
20 April 2021|Crowdfunding, Fundraising, Investing, Latest Posts By John Auckland, TribeFirst. Many entrepreneurs use the opportunities that equity crowdfunding provides to gain the funding they need. The process also helps in raising awareness among investors and building a tribe of loyal supporters. For the uninitiated, it might seem that companies are simply posting their pitch on […]
Insights for entrepreneurs: Trends shaping fundraising
12 April 2021|Crowdfunding, Fundraising, Investing, Latest Posts By Scott Haughton, COO at Envestors. Before we look at the future of fundraising, let take a quick look at its history. Amsterdam tries to take credit by founding the first Stock Exchange in 1602, however, the real beginnings go back to circa 1700 BCE. This is when the Code […]
Choosing an Incubator for your Innovative Product or Service
15 February 2021|Crowdfunding, Fundraising, Investing, Launching a business By Ben Jones, AberInnovation. To get your innovative product or service to market entrepreneurs have the option of using a business accelerator or incubator. There are many to choose from as you can see here: https://entrepreneurhandbook.co.uk/incubation-centres/) Although the terms are frequently used interchangeably, broadly speaking, accelerators tend to […]
Importance of creating a more purposeful investment ecosystem
19 December 2020|Crowdfunding, Fundraising, Investing, Latest Posts, Money By Teresa Horscroft. Following a cultural shift that is changing who consumers buy from and who they don’t, more businesses are evaluating their purpose beyond profit. How responsible a business is – towards employees, customers, the environment and society – has become a critical consideration for the […]
How to Accelerate Early Stage Funding
15 February 2020|Crowdfunding, Fundraising By Tom Fairey, founder of Stakester.com and host of the BackYourself podcast. In 2019 I had that pivotal life moment where I started a conversation with ‘wouldn’t it be cool if…’ and before I consciously knew what I was doing, I’d founded a startup. If you’re reading this, you’re probably in […]
How to avoid gender stereotypes and boost your brand’s appeal
23 June 2021|Eco & Ethics, Latest Posts, Marketing, PR, Promotion, Psychology That assumptions and stereotypes are still frequently used in place of insight, understanding and authentic profiling to understand consumers is frustrating. At best, it makes for less-than-optimal marketing and at worst, it alienates and is harmful to large swathes of the population. Most marketers […]
How influencers and brands can restore our planet
2 June 2021|Eco & Ethics, Latest Posts If the last few years has taught us anything, it’s that sustainability needs to become a focus within all of our lives – and it has, and is continuing to become ever-more prominent. Everybody is taking more responsibility for the impact they have on the environment, and now, […]
