Crowdcube Claims UK Crowdfunding Crown
Crowdcube is claiming the crown as Britain’s largest crowdfunding platform after raising close to £170 million for entrepreneurs. The platform wants to press on to
Business Angels Favour Firms With Strong Leaders
The strength of leadership in a business is the deciding factor for 90% of business angels considering whether to put up money for a stake
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
Bridal Business Wins 25,00th StartUp Loan
Entrepreneur Nicola Weeks has become the 25,000th borrower to gain finance from the government’s Start Up Loan scheme. She helping to finance a new boutique
Uber Hailed As A Worldwide Threat To Taxis
Uber taxis are being hailed as a threat to cab drivers worldwide – and the mobile app has led to strikes and government showdowns. The
Unlicensed Financial Advisers Fleecing UAE Investors
Unregulated financial advisers are fleecing investors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to financial watchdogs. As a result, financial regulator the Securities and Commodities
SEIS Tax Breaks Lure Investors To Start-Ups
Generous tax breaks for start-up businesses are siphoning investment cash away from firms looking for money to keep them growing , according to a new
Business, Investment, SEIS, Startup, UK
Start-ups Siphon Cash Other Firms Need To Thrive
Sowing seed funding for start-up businesses is reaping rewards for entrepreneurs and investors, but is sucking cash away from more established firms that need extra
Business, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Investment, SEIS, Startup
Who needs a Galaxy Gear or any other smartwatch?
Watch this space as electronics companies queue up to compete for a smartwatch that can link you to the web and run apps. Samsung is