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Growing your Business

As we embark on a new quarter, Q2 of 2024 presents a key opportunity for entrepreneurs to focus on growing their business, raising finance, and scaling up their ventures. The decisions and strategies you implement now can set the stage for success throughout the year. ...

The Sector That Eats its Young

Are you a founder in the start-up sector looking for inspiration to take your business to the next level?Well… for inspiration, look no further than the 'Barkley Marathons', an ultra-marathon race known for its extreme difficulty and unpredictable terrain.This incredible race goes by the tag ...

Fintech & the UK Investment Outlook

Update, 16 October 2026. The figures below date from 2020 and 2021 and are kept as a historical record. They should not be read as a current view of the UK fintech market. Interested in the growth prospects of the fintech sector in the UK? The ...
How to successfully pitch investors

How to Successfully Pitch Investors

Unlocking the Secrets of a Winning Investment PitchPitching to investors is a cornerstone and often nerve-wracking process for any entrepreneur. Whether you’re a seasoned founder or a startup newbie, crafting and delivering the perfect pitch can be the key to securing the funding you need ...
Paul Forrest Fractional CAIO Web3

Life as a Fractional CAIO

Lessons from the Frontlines of a Mid-Market Web3 CompanyFor me the past year has been nothing short of transformative! Let me rewind for a moment and set out how I got the gig.  I’d been writing about a variety of subjects and had opined on ...
SEIS and EIS for Film Production with Ecaveo

SEIS and EIS for Film

Update, 16 October 2026. This article was written in May 2022 and the scheme limits it quotes have since changed. Since 6 April 2023, SEIS companies can raise up to £250,000 and qualify for up to three years from starting to trade, in place of ...
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