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8 Steps to Securing Investment for Your Small Business
Starting a small business is the ultimate working dream for many. When you take the plunge to finally make it happen you’ll have lots to think about. One of the major considerations will be securing funds.
If you’re starting off a new…
What Role Do Entrepreneurs & Alternative Finance Play Post-Brexit?
Brexit is edging closer every day, and equally everyday risk and opportunity float in a volatile sea of decisions for every business. Below Luke Davis, CEO and Founder of IW Capital, talks Finance Monthly through the complexities of…
Research Says Women Are Better at Paying People Back
Iwoca has found that female applicants are 18% more likely to repay small business loans on time than their male counterparts. Women-led small businesses make up an estimated 20% of iwoca’s customers and it has supported an estimated 2,400…
VCTs Set to Piggy Back SME Funding and Investors’ Portfolios
Venture capital trusts (VCTs) remain front of mind for both SMEs and investors. In the 2016/17 tax period, fundraising stood at £542m – the highest figure in more than a decade – according to the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).…