Here are some Bytestart tips on how to keep on top of your business finance, based on our experience of running small businesses over the past 15 years.
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Raising Money
Angel investors can be a lifesaver for a small enterprise – not only can they supply capital investment, but they often have years of valuable experience to offer to a business.
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Many businesses will need to raise funds at some time – either at the start-up stage, or to fund ongoing expansion. With credit currently in short supply and the possibility of a ‘double dip recession’ a possibility in 2012, here is an overview of the various options open to small businesses looking to raise funds.
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To raise money to grow your business, you have to convince likely lenders that your idea is profitable, or at least has the potential to be.
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If you’ve ever watched an episode of Dragons’ Den (and find me anyone in business who hasn’t watched at least one episode) you’ve seen some venture capitalists in action.
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One day you’re sitting in the middle of a faceless thankless office pretending to do whatever it is that they pay you to do, when BOOM, your head almost explodes with the force of impact of a business idea popping into existence. It’s amazing, it’s earth-shattering, it’s going to be the biggest thing since sliced bread met the sandwich toaster!
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If you are looking to take advantage of new opportunities and grow your company, funding is often the key.
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Borrowing money from a bank to finance your business is a lot harder than getting a loan to buy a new car or to improve your home.
Banks have a number of tough rules that you need to know before you approach them for a loan, and these rules have become even more stringent as a result of the credit crunch.
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At Bytestart, we have come across hundreds of would-be entrepreneurs over the past decade. We have also had the pleasure of meeting plenty of angel investors and industry insiders. Here are some tips on what business owners should do to impress potential investors.
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Launched in 1995, shortly after the introduction of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), Venture Capital Trusts allow individuals to invest in a range of small unquoted companies and spread their risk. Income tax and CGT reliefs are available to investors in VCTs.
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