Traditional money lenders are not splashing cash like they used to. According to new figures bank lending to businesses fell by £300m in the first quarter of 2013. Thankfully there are now swathes of alternative funding sources to pick up the slack.
Focus on funding: Tips for crowdfunding
June 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
When you’re getting your new business off the ground and looking for funding, crowdfunding is probably one of the options that people will recommend. It might be a fairly new concept but it’s one that has truly taken off.
Focus on funding: Reducing costs
June 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you want to start a business with minimal investment, there are ways you can keep the costs lower. Saving money in certain areas frees up some of your cash to invest it where it’s really needed.
Focus on funding: Pitching to investors
June 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
Getting an opportunity to pitch to investors is no easy task so you want to make sure if you do manage to get a coveted spot in front of them, you wow them – no matter how much time you have to impress.
Pinterest backed for $100m
May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PINTEREST, the scrapbook-style picture website, has received $100m to fund its global expansion and improve its services.
Livebookings receives £15m of funding
May 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
LIVEBOOKINGS, an online marketing services company for the restaurant industry, has received £15m to fund its expansion and increase customer numbers.
