Business grants in Wales: What do you need to know?
If you run your own small business in Wales, discover what grants and funding could be available to your start-up here…
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.
Business grants for women
Are you a female entrepreneur who's looking to fund a start-up venture? These grant schemes offer cash awards and business support exclusively to women in business...…
Equity crowdfunding your start-up: An overview from Seedrs
One of the UK's fastest growing alternative finance options, find out how crowdfunding works in this explainer guide from Seedrs…
Business grants for the unemployed
From the government's New Enterprise Allowance to local council schemes, we explore the financial help available to unemployed people who want to start their own business…
5 must-know business loan basics for start-ups
Choosing to borrow funds is a smart choice if you are confident you can meet the repayments. But there are some things you need to know...…
Sources of business finance: 6 ways to fund your start-up
Looking to fund your start-up but not sure where to begin? We've compiled a quickfire comparison of six popular sources of finance for small businesses…
Meet the Investor: Dominic Wilson, Pi Labs
The co-founder and managing partner of "focused, deeply networked and accretive" investment firm Pi Labs reveals what makes his perfect investee...…
Dragons’ Den: Series 15, Episode 14
The final episode of the series saw everything from re-usable nappies to gamified toothbrushes to historical gin. But who sealed a deal with a Dragon?…
Dragons’ Den: Series 15, Episode 13
From a motorbiking invention to a new handwriting method, the latest episode of Dragons' Den saw several unique ideas. But who got investment and why?…
Dragons’ Den: Series 15, Episode 11
Date smoothies, daring exercise regimes, raw pet food and health and safety inventions all faced the Dragons this week - but who got investment and why?…
Meet the investor: Sebastian Peck, InMotion Ventures
The MD of the London-based fund owned by Jaguar Land Rover outlines the winning founder combination; competitiveness, humility and self-awareness…
4 essential lessons for start-ups raising Series A for international growth
Global ambition requires serious funding - are you ready to raise? Two high-growth start-ups reveal what they've learnt from successful funding rounds…
Dragons’ Den: Series 15, Episode 10
Sunday night's episode saw two entrepreneurs with disruptive inventions take home investments from multiple Dragons. Here's how they won them over...…
Dragons’ Den: Series 15, episode 9
After a couple of months' break, Boxing Day saw the return of the popular pitching show. But what can you learn from the episode's successes?…
How I secured a six-figure bank loan for my new business
In need of cash to grow his business and rent out office space, start-up founder Jamie Burrows approached his bank and made a winning business case...…
How does venture funding work?
An easy-to-read guide on everything you need to know about the different stages of raising venture capital funding for your start-up or small business…
Top invoice factoring companies
Top invoice factoring companies can offer a range of high-quality services to match your needs. Compare quotes and find a top supplier today…
5 tips to get your outstanding invoices paid before Christmas
The best present you can give your business this Christmas is a healthy cashflow – here’s how to clear your debts and get paid on time this December…
Meet the investor: Melissa Yvonnou, BOOST&Co
The principal of the growth capital provider behind Triptease and The Clubhouse explains why innovation holds the key to unlocking investment...…
Dragons’ Den: Business lessons from Series 15, Episodes 6, 7 and 8
Learn how to perfect your investor pitch as we take a closer look at the success stories from the latest episodes of the BBC show...…