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Looking To Start A Business? Here's How

Looking To Start A Business? Here's How

Posted 4 years ago


Taking an idea for a business and turning it into reality can be a daunting experience. But as Albert Einstein once said: “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb..

Tagged: Equity Crowdfunding Business Start-ups Finance SMEs


EU State Aid Rules Are Holding Government Back From Supporting Small Business

EU State Aid Rules Are Holding Government Back From Supporting Small Business

Posted 4 years ago


NextFin is calling on the EU to suspend State aid rules on the Enterprise Investment Scheme to allow increased investment in small businesses struggling to survive amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cu..

Tagged: Covid-19 EIS SEIS Start-ups


What Is The Future Of Equity Crowdfunding?

What Is The Future Of Equity Crowdfunding?

Posted 4 years ago


NextFin has aggregated and monitored over 3000 equity crowdfunding pitches. The FCA regulates the industry and on December 9th new rules came into force highlighting the need for transparency and co..

Tagged: Start-up Seedrs Crowdcube Equity Crowdfunding AIM


Seed-Stage Funding For Start-ups Drops By 80%

Seed-Stage Funding For Start-ups Drops By 80%

Posted 4 years ago


Early-stage businesses raising money for the first time have taken the hardest hit in the drop in venture capital funding, it has been revealed. According to new research by Plexal and Beauhurst, fu..

Tagged: Start-ups Raise Finance Entrepreneurs Investment


Should I Invest In A Start-up During The Covid-19 Pandemic?

Should I Invest In A Start-up During The Covid-19 Pandemic?

Posted 4 years ago


When the spread of coronavirus was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), there was naturally a slowdown in funding news. Overall, funding rounds were down 22% in March, accordi..

Tagged: Start-up Investment Covid-19


Do Business Incubators Actually Help Businesses?

Do Business Incubators Actually Help Businesses?

Posted 4 years ago


Incubators are attractive for first-time founders because you can learn from experienced executives, test your business model and gain industry credibility from the program's prestige. Most program..

Tagged: Investment Start-ups Entrepreneurs Incubators Raise Finance


How Much Money Should I Raise For My Start-up?

How Much Money Should I Raise For My Start-up?

Posted 4 years ago


It’s perhaps one of the most asked questions by any entrepreneur. It’s also one of the most challenging. Raising money takes time and doesn’t necessarily have a guaranteed outcome...

Tagged: Investment Entrepreneurs Start-ups Raise Finance


Are You A Very Early Stage Startup Wanting To Raise Capital? Here’s How

Are You A Very Early Stage Startup Wanting To Raise Capital? Here’s How

Posted 4 years ago


Before equity crowdfunding becomes an option, entrepreneurs will often self-fund at the very early stages of a start-up. If you are a business owner looking for sources of funding, but not ready to ..

Tagged: Equity Crowdfunding Entrepreneurs Start-up


Raising Finance: Comparing Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists and Equity Crowdfunding

Raising Finance: Comparing Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists and Equity Crowdfunding

Posted 4 years ago


Trying to find the best source of funding for your business can prove to be a difficult task and has traditionally been one of the most difficult parts of getting an idea off the ground. As a sector..

Tagged: Equity Crowdfunding Venture Capital Angel Investment EIS SEIS Start-ups


Who Exactly Can Qualify for the Government's CBILS?

Who Exactly Can Qualify for the Government's CBILS?

Posted 4 years ago


Author: Sacha Bright & Oliver Murphy Two weeks ago, the Chancellor unveiled what has been described as an “unprecedented” support package for UK business. Part of this was the int..

Tagged: News Loans Start-ups


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