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Government may introduce student-loan style young entrepreneur funding

2012-01-05 12:18 - 1712 reads

David Cameron has said the government is considering introducing a student-loan style system which provides funding to young people to start a business.

Entrepreneurs offered chance to win up to £500 via public vote

2011-09-05 09:22 - 1836 reads

A new micro-funding scheme for entrepreneurs which offers grants of up to £500 has launched.

Why investors trust first impressions

2011-09-02 09:00 - 2070 reads - 2 comments

Matthew Stafford offers advice on how businesses can make a good first impression when they meet potential investors and some of the most common mistakes to avoid.

Public sector funding sources for small firms dry up

2011-07-27 09:43 - 1144 reads

Sources of funding from the public sector have dramatically reduced over the past 12 months, according to new research.

Banks launch taskforce in attempt to address business lending concerns

2010-08-10 10:55 - 1621 reads

With criticism mounting over the banks' lack of lending to business, banking executives has convened a new group to find ways to address the apparently vexed question of how to lend money.

Video: Lord Sugar's business basics - Part two: All things financial

2010-02-26 09:21 - 4113 reads - 2 comments

The Apprentice star Lord Sugar advises on the financial aspects of running a business including securing funding and getting paid on time.

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How to reach funding bliss

2010-02-17 09:13 - 1957 reads

Sales improvement specialist Marcus Cauchi uncovers the reasons why many entrepreneurs fail to get the funding they want.

Angry bankers attack IoD's business lending 'spin'

2010-02-16 16:53 - 1318 reads

A war of words has broken out between the British Bankers Association and the Institute of Directors after the business group claimed most firms seeking finance have been rejected by their bank.

Banks told to be brave and take a punt on strong SMEs

2010-02-08 11:06 - 979 reads

Supporting strong small businesses through the recession could prove a masterstroke for a bank brave enough to take a risk on more marginal companies, an expert has claimed.

Venture capital for start-ups 'lowers unemployment'

2010-01-28 15:23 - 1430 reads

Readily available venture capital funding for start-up businesses lowers unemployment, a new study of 20 industrial countries has claimed.

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