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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.

  • Small business grants Scotland
    Business grants in Scotland: What do you need to know?
  • Small business grants Wales
    Business grants in Wales: What do you need to know?
  • What should entrepreneurs consider when taking on investment?
    What should entrepreneurs consider when taking on investment?

Key topics

  • Alternative funding sources
  • Angel finance
  • Business loans
  • Crowdfunding
  • Incubators & accelerators
  • Invoice finance
  • Private equity
  • Small business grants
  • Start Up Loans
  • Venture capital

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How start-ups can navigate the new venture capital funding landscape

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Are we in a crowdfunding bubble that’s about to burst?

Are we in a crowdfunding bubble that’s about to burst?

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How your business could benefit from a Start Up Loan

How your business could benefit from a Start Up Loan

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The Apprentice 2015, week 1: Where the contestants went wrong

The Apprentice 2015, week 1: Where the contestants went wrong

The new series kicked off with 18 candidates competing for Lord Sugar as their business partner. Startups looks at the key takeaway lessons…

Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman’s 6 top investment tips

Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman’s 6 top investment tips

The Dragons’ Den investor's top tips ‘learned’ from surviving the ‘Wild Wild West’ of the stock market to growing several successful businesses……

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The clothing subscription start-up's deal broke down after the show – undeterred, the fast-growth business has since gone on to raise £450,000…

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