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Raising finance
Raising funding for your small business is one of the first hurdles that a new entrepreneur may face. Take a look at all the different small business financing options in this section - plus take a look at insights and opinions on the different start up financing routes from entrepreneurs who've been through it. Covering information on grants and loans to equity finance from crowdfunding or external investors, we hope this section will help you decide the best way to raise finance and fund your business.
Crowdfunding
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Crowdfunding platforms: An A-Z directory
January 11, 2022 | 13 min read
Meet the UK equity crowdfunding success stories of 2016
January 11, 2022 | 8 min read
Seedrs and Crowdcube go head to head
December 6, 2021 | 3 min read
Crowdfunding success stories: Fantoo
May 19, 2021 | 1 min read
Investors
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Profit margin: how to calculate it and what makes a good one?
December 18, 2023 | 7 min read
A no-nonsense SEIS guide for start-ups seeking investment
December 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Can your company’s investors claim EIS relief on a convertible loan?
December 14, 2023 | 3 min read
How to pitch to a Dragon: Deborah Meaden shares 5 quick-fire investment tips
November 27, 2023 | 4 min read
Small business grants
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Grants for small businesses – and how to apply
June 13, 2024 | 10 min read
Business grants for the unemployed
December 14, 2023 | 4 min read
Business grants in Scotland: What do you need to know?
July 11, 2023 | 5 min read
Top 5 business grants to combat the gender funding gap
March 2, 2023 | 4 min read
Invoice finance
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5 tips to get your outstanding invoices paid before Christmas
December 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Best 6 invoice factoring companies for UK small businesses
October 24, 2023 | 11 min read
How to create an invoice: plus invoice template tips
August 4, 2023 | 7 min read
Unpaid invoices: over 50% of UK small businesses are paying the price
July 31, 2023 | 3 min read
Business loans
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Start Up Loans scheme explained
December 14, 2023 | 4 min read
Funding for Lending Scheme explained
December 14, 2023 | 4 min read
Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme explained
December 14, 2023 | 4 min read
Government commits £1 billion to support small businesses
September 13, 2023 | 2 min read
Sources
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Sustainable finance: funding options for eco-friendly small businesses
December 18, 2023 | 10 min read
1.5 million business owners consider propping up their businesses with personal savings
July 28, 2023 | 3 min read
Mezzanine finance explained for small businesses
July 28, 2023 | 7 min read
Business finance
July 27, 2023 | 6 min read
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