Social Good

Venture Capital Funding

Future Planet Capital closes £3m crowdfunding within days

Impact investor Future Planet Capital, which has £300m invested to date, closes £3m crowdfund raise through Seedrs within one week

Funding

Why family offices could be a godsend for start-up funding

For years, family offices of wealthy dynasties have invested in bonds and shares. However, the next generation of family offices in looking to invest in fast-growth start-ups, says Ian Borman

Funding

Groop raises £3m from socially conscious investor Hartham Group

Platform offers volunteer clubs and associations secure, compliant messaging

Opinion

How to get charities involved in your brand, and why you’re missing out if you don’t

Here, Ben Moreland, co-founder of fitness clothing brand Asuno explains the benefits of giving a percentage of your company profits to charity.

Growth Planning

Are you ready for the mission-led business revolution?

With a combined turnover of £165 billion, and employing 1.4 million people across the UK, socially-conscious companies prove that doing good can also make business sense. Legal expert Peter Hubbard outlines what to watch for when building a mission-led business.

News

Good for business

Many owner-managers run their business for reasons other than money and glory. We profile five business people who have put good causes at the heart of their social ventures.

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business