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Overcoming barriers to innovation – how to enhance the UK’s grant application process
The recent Labour victory has brought about a significant shift in the political landscape. A key Labour party promise is to increase funding and provide greater devolution to local authorities, which is expected to positively impact the overall grant funding landscape. However, for innovative businesses, navigating the grant application process remains challenging. Barriers not only…
SCALING YOUR BUSINESS
What scaleups have in common
Are there any personality traits that founders of scaleups share? What sectors are they in? And do Britain’s fast-growth businesses have other things in common?
EMPLOYING STAFF
Do you need employers’ liability insurance for self-employed staff?
In most instances, you’ll need employers’ liability insurance for your business. But what if you hire someone who is self-employed?
ACCOUNTING
Basics of accounting for entrepreneurs
What are the basics of accounting for entrepreneurs? Lauren Harvey explains how to pay VAT, when to file company accounts and business expenses you can claim for
ALTERNATIVE FINANCE
What is SEIS tax relief and how to claim
The Government has just raised the amount you can raise through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) to £250,000, which offers a golden fundraising opportunity to startup founders
ANGEL INVESTING
Growth Business publishes UK VC directory
The list reveals the ticket size and sector focus of over 200 UK venture capital firms
PITCHING YOUR BUSINESS
How to make a great business pitch presentation
Whether you’re trying to win new customers or looking for investment, pitching is an unavoidable element of business
SEED INVESTMENT
How to raise pre-seed funding
If you’re a young business that needs finance to grow, it could be time to look into pre-seed funding. Here’s how to do it
TECHNOLOGY
Best CRM systems for UK businesses
We take a look at some of the best CRM systems on the market, along with costs, features and whether they’ll work for your business
VENTURE CAPITAL
Venture Capital Trusts Guide – What are VCTs?
Venture Capital Trusts currently manage £6bn worth of investment in UK start-ups invested in more than 1,000 companies. But what is a VCT and how does it differ to regular venture capital?
CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL
Corporate venture capital – a Growth Business guide
One in five VC deals in Europe last year were corporate venture capital deals, but what is it and how can you get it?
FINTECH
Top 10 London fintech companies
Financial technology is an exciting industry ripe with innovation. We showcase the top 10 London fintech companies to watch out for
COMPANY FLOTATIONS
Cash shells are becoming the hot way to IPO
If you’re thinking of going public, you can’t afford to ignore the cash shell route – a quicker and often cheaper way of floating