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Getting StartedGot a business idea? Want to know how to start a business in your chosen industry? This is the place to start.
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FinanceCovering everything from grants and loans to crowdfunding and accounting, we hope this section will give you the help to raise, manage and improve your finances.
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People & Premises
People & PremisesRecruiting and managing staff is a massive step in the life of any small business and so is taking on new premises. Get support on the legal and regulatory side of both here.
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NewsFrom entrepreneur profiles and award winners to company growth news and analysis, we provide the insight every business needs to grow and thrive.
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Investors

This section provides insight into securing angel investment, venture capital, seed, pre-seed or series funding. We'll explain the potentially complex terms involved to help you understand the essentials of seeking investment for your business.

Seed funding and pre-seed funding explained April 8, 2023 | 6 min read
Series Funding: differences between Series A, B & C rounds explained March 23, 2023 | 8 min read
The gender funding gap: small strides to equality, but are investors doing enough? March 7, 2023 | 5 min read
Angel investment: how to attract an angel investor explained March 2, 2023 | 15 min read
How to pitch a pre-seed investor May 18, 2021 | 3 min read
Venture capital funds: A-Z Directory May 14, 2021 | 4 min read
There are new conditions for SEIS and EIS advance assurance applications June 12, 2018 | 3 min read
What can an entrepreneur expect from an investor? April 10, 2017 | 5 min read

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