Funding growth
The focus of The Start-Up Series has been on the earliest stage businesses – ready for their first or very early equity funding. The type of funding supported…
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The top 10 European cities for start-ups to launch in after Brexit
Measuring factors such as corporation tax, exporting costs, the number of coworking spaces and the price of a cup of coffee, we list the European cities likely to fuel your start-up growth…
How to get valuable small business advice
Having too many ‘advisors’ risks slowing decision making and receiving conflicting information. Find advisors who are well qualified - not just available…
It’s time for small businesses to get serious about Brexit
Worth Capital’s Matt Cushen urges you to start thinking seriously about how Brexit will impact your small business. The clock is ticking...…
Reality Bites: Start-up businesses aren’t built on Instagram
After her departure on Wednesday 28th's episode, Apprentice contestant Jackie Fast talks social media - and why chasing likes and follows isn't the be-all-and-end-all in marketing…
Reality Bites: Being comfortable with being uncomfortable
After another gruelling week on The Apprentice, female entrepreneur Jackie Fast shares the importance of getting out of your comfort zone when running a start-up...…
Reality Bites: Don’t expect setbacks, but expect to deal with them
Startups' very own Young Gun and The Apprentice star Jackie Fast gives an insight into the tough BBC reality show - and the key lessons she learned when it comes to coping with failure…
Entrepreneurs: Your business is doing well, but what about your own mental health and wellbeing?
Entrepreneurs are more likely to experience mental illness than the general population. Don’t sacrifice too much of your self for your business…
Meet the founders behind CircleLoop; the challenger in the business telecoms sector
The cloud-based business phone software company on track to become a leader in the UK's small business telephony space…
How to build a successful business team
Once you’ve raised business funding, the pressure is on to fill key roles in a company. Here are the main considerations for team building…
Small businesses and flexibility: The rise of the remote worker
Damian Hanson, co-founder of CircleLoop, explains how cloud technology is enabling small businesses to be more adaptive and attract more talent...…
UK’s most outstanding young entrepreneurs have built million pound business empires
The annual Young Guns list has been announced, showcasing the country's top young founders aged 35 and under who've made or raised millions for their businesses…
How winners of The Start-Up Series have impressed us
Worth Capital aims to pick one business every month to receive investment from the UK’s largest ever seed funding competition – The Start-Up Series. Co-founder Matthew Cushen outlines what he looks for in entrants and how you can apply…
Why should you enter The Start-Up Series?
The UK’s largest seed funding competition offers more than just a capital injection. Find out what The Start-Up Series could do for your business and how you can enter…
How to write a killer pitch deck – using lessons from $1bn start-ups
To win the support of investors, you’ll need an exceptional pitch. In this exclusive extract from ‘How to grow a Unicorn’, VCs and Unicorn backers share the formula for a premium-grade pitch…
This UK start-up is offering a unique way to discover London’s best food and drink
From craft beer to luxury chocolate, Taste Tripper is pioneering "independent taste adventures". Startups finds out more about the business and why it should be on your radar…
The hottest healthy food start-ups catering to your vegetarian, pescetarian or vegan diet
From healthy fast food and pot noodles to all-inclusive subscription boxes, take a look at the inspiring early-stage UK businesses reinventing meal times and snacking…
Late payments: Here’s how you can say goodbye to chasing customers
As a small business owner, you don’t have time to waste chasing up customers on unpaid invoices. This guide offers a solution to overcome late payment and cashflow issues……
Why corporate brands envy the nimble entrepreneurialism of start-ups
Worth Capital’s Matthew Cushen argues that the constraints on small businesses does in fact enable them them to be freer and more agile than large businesses…
Meet the UK small businesses who have cracked the productivity problem
Fast-growth start-ups including YourParkingSpace and VIA have transformed their businesses using automated Direct Debit. Find out how your small business can do the same…