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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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What makes an equity crowdfunding raise successful?
May 19, 2021 | 6 min read
Equity crowdfunding your start-up: An overview from Seedrs
May 19, 2021 | 4 min read
Much Better Adventures raises £1.25m with biggest ever travel crowdfunding campaign
May 12, 2021 | 2 min read
Crowdcube’s record-breaking 2017 saw 32 businesses raise more than £1m
May 12, 2021 | 2 min read
Investors
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Profit margin: how to calculate it and what makes a good one?
November 26, 2023 | 7 min read
Term sheets: everything you need to know
November 18, 2023 | 9 min read
P2P lending: what is it and should startups use it?
October 24, 2023 | 7 min read
Funding rises, but 50% of SMEs are burnt out by the process
October 12, 2023 | 2 min read
Small business grants
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Top 5 business grants to combat the gender funding gap
March 2, 2023 | 4 min read
Local lockdown business grants – how your small business can apply
May 12, 2021 | 4 min read
Kickstart Scheme – How your small business can apply
December 20, 2021 | 7 min read
The Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund: Explained
January 25, 2022 | 2 min read
Invoice finance
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How to create an invoice: plus invoice template tips
August 4, 2023 | 8 min read
Unpaid invoices: over 50% of UK small businesses are paying the price
July 31, 2023 | 3 min read
Purchase order financing for small businesses
May 23, 2023 | 9 min read
The UK’s 6 best invoice factoring companies for small businesses
October 24, 2023 | 12 min read
Business loans
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Government commits £1 billion to support small businesses
September 13, 2023 | 2 min read
The gender funding gap: small strides to equality, but are investors doing enough?
March 7, 2023 | 5 min read
COVID-19 business loan schemes deadline to be extended
January 29, 2022 | 2 min read
The Bounce Back Loan: Explained
January 25, 2022 | 2 min read
Sources
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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
Sustainable finance: funding options for eco-friendly small businesses
October 9, 2023 | 10 min read
Embracing diversity: how companies are championing founders in 2023
July 17, 2023 | 5 min read
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