A leading UK entrepreneur said today that the predicted increased marketing spend for 2012 was evidence of the ‘first shoots of the economic revival’.
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James Caan backs new search to support UKs Green Entrepreneurs
A new accelerator programme launched today by Ex-Dragon and CEO of Hamilton Bradshaw, James Caan, is offering first class business support and access to multi-million pound funding for the UK’s most innovative green entrepreneurs.
Businesses turn their backs on banks raising £2.3M through Crowd funding
One year since Exeter-based entrepreneurs Darren Westlake and Luke Lang launched Crowdcube, they claim to have helped business raise £2.3 million from investors – members of the public and high net worth individuals.
The Prime Minister celebrates Angel Investing at No 10
Angel investment was recognised by the Prime Minister as the most important source of capital for start-up and early stage businesses at a event held at No 10 Downing St last Friday.
GoCardless launches new payment service to replace merchant accounts
GoCardless, the new service which allows you to collect money directly from your customers’ bank accounts has gone live providing a real, and cost effective, alternative to accepting credit and debit cards.
The Psychology of the Bonus
Controversy over the City’s rewards structure has been well documented, but few have researched whether or not pay incentives actually work. Here, the Nic Fleming tackles the bonus debate head on…
Silicon Valley luminaries inspire UK tech students and entrepreneurs
The annual technological “hands across the water” initiative, known as Silicon Valley Comes to the UK (SVC2UK), was particularly inspiring this year, at a time when the Government is looking to tech entrepreneurs to stimulate economic growth, according to Charles Armstrong, a government advisor on entrepreneurship, innovation and technology policy.
10 top tips for pitching to investors from equity finance
Raising finance is very difficult and as many are starting the process with a view to driving their businesses forward in this new year, but with banks still unwilling to lend to many we spoke to Guy Rigby, entrepreneur, mentor and now Head of Entrepreneurial Services at Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and investment management group who is an expert on the topic of raising equity finance.
Angel Investment clubs are failing both Angels & start-up businesses
Business angel networks do not offer value for money for either investors or entrepreneurs, according to an analysis of the fast growing start-up investment market.
What does a business angel really look like?
The world of business finance has changed. Gone are the days when a business plan and a large helping of enthusiasm was enough to persuade a high street bank to part with its cash, but there is hope for fledgling businesses and promising start-ups – and it comes in the shape of a business angel.
Time Out Group acquires Kelkoo Select
Following its purchase in November of offers business Keynoir, Time Out Group, the world’s leading source of information and ticketing for arts and entertainment has acquired the Kelkoo Select daily offers business.
What is the most effective way to fund a growing company?
In May the Business Growth Fund established to help Britain’s fast growing smaller and medium sized businesses, opened for business. Now six months on and against a background of slow economic growth, it urges UK businesses to act on their growth ambitions and consider how best they can be financed for the future?
Oxford Investment Opportunity Network participates in £50M Fund
Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), Europe’s leading technology business angel network, is to participate in the Business Angel Co-investment Fund announced in the Autumn Statement that will provide £50 million to invest in high growth companies alongside business angels.
Envestors secures £450,000 eReceipts funding
Braveheart, the AIM-listed specialist in growth capital investments for business angels, high net worth individuals and family offices, announces that Envestors Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary, has closed a £450,000 equity fundraising for the eReceipts.
Time Out acquires exclusive members’ lifestyle club Keynoir
Time Out Group, the world’s leading source of information and ticketing for arts and entertainment has taken a further step in its rapid progression towards consolidation as a digital media group and towards its goal to reach a worldwide audience of 50 million per month with the acquisition of the Keynoir daily offers business.
