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 […]
What Start-Ups Can Do to Attract Angel Investors During Covid-19
19 July 2020|Crisis Management, Fundraising, Latest Posts Despite the crushing economic impact of the coronavirus, start-ups still have an opportunity for investment. Angel investors in the UK are continuing to back fledgeling businesses, but their capital will soon dry up. As such, start-ups need to be quick to the mark in attracting fresh interest. A […]
Crowdfunding: A Litmus Test for Investors
18 May 2021|Crowdfunding, Fundraising, Investing, Latest Posts By Heather Delaney, MD and Founder of Gallium Ventures. Whilst still a relatively new way of raising funds, the way we (founders, VCs, buyers, etc.) use Crowdfunding has evolved immensely over the years. Crowdfunding platforms are no longer just outlets for plucky startup founders to get the necessary […]
The Benefits of Always-On Fundraising
15 May 2021|Crowdfunding, Fundraising, Investing, Latest Posts By Scott Haughton, COO at Envestors. The days of the traditional, time-limited funding round are numbered. Contemporary, smart scale-ups know that it takes time to raise capital. When that time is arbitrarily limited, so are the chances of success. Growth businesses are now realising the benefits of Always-on […]
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 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 […]
