Crowdfunding Explained
Crowdfunding is a way of raising financing for almost any purpose – from funding a product launch to startup capital for a business venture or
Big Brands Born With Backing From Venture Capitalists
Many of the world’s biggest brands started life as spare room start-ups with the backing of venture capitalists taking a punt on making a profit.
Extreme Team Building Events in the Corporate Environment
In today’s modern world, where everything moves with incredible swiftness, our personal and professional lives are sometimes caught in the whirlpool of perfectly balancing their
What Is The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme?
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is a great way of saving tax for anyone paying at the highest rates. The generous tax breaks wrapped
Entrepreneur, Investment, SEIS, Startup, Tax Advice and Tax Planning
HMRC Wants To Tweak SEIS Assurances For Investors
Investors and their financial advisers are seeking more help from the government to reassure them about companies looking for funding from tax incentivised schemes. A
Crowdfunding Returns Outstrip Stock Market Investments
Crowdfunding returns of early-stage businesses are outstripping those offered on the London stock exchange, according to new research. While companies listed on the stock exchange
Brexit Could Open Door For SEIS Start-Up Tax Break Review
Investors in Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) start-ups could gain a boost from Brexit if the government decides to scrap European Union state aid rules
Brexit, Entrepreneur, SEIS, Startup, Tax Advice and Tax Planning
Crime Fighting App In £500,000 Appeal To Investors
Facewatch, the online crime reporting app has raised £530,000 from 153 investors after making a crowdfunding appeal for funds. Facewatch lets police, the public, businesses
Brewdog – A Pint Half Full Or Half Empty?
Some of the biggest businesses are built on a foundation of dodgy dealings – and the brewer asking drinkers to dip into their pockets for
Alternative Finance Is Crowding Out The Banks
Two-thirds of small businesses are open to sourcing working capital from alternative finance sources, according to a new survey. Half of all entrepreneurs also believe
Startup Entrepreneurs Shun SEIS Cash
Entrepreneurs seem to be shunning raising startup capital from the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). The latest figures from Companies House show more than 580,000
VCTs Investments Hit 10-Year High
Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) investment hit the highest level in a decade raising £429 million in the last tax year. According to trade body the
Entrepreneur, Funding, Investment, Tax Advice and Tax Planning