How to choose a ‘follow on’ investor
Speedinvest’s Managing Partner, Oliver Holle tells readers how to choose a ‘follow on’ investor.
CBILS and BBLS: Securing finance and planning how to use it
Financial Partnerships Manager at Xero UK, Ben Johnson, shares the finance options available to businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 funding, a view from a VC
Oliver Holle, Managing Partner and CEO at investment firm, Speedinvest, gives us an insight into what venture capital firms are thinking about during the coronavirus pandemic.
How alternative finance can support SMEs across the UK
An alternative financial support method can help support SMEs across the UK.
How can we encourage the creation of more SME entrepreneurs?
Entrepreneurs are creating and growing businesses all the time, but fewer people are upscaling startups to SMEs, how can we ensure more do?
Why large fund management houses no longer deserve our money
The financial world has gone a bit topsy turvy of late, the latest statement I’m making about it? That some of these organisations no longer deserve our investment in them.
Making Tax Digital: Why it could transform your finance department for the better
Like it or not, tax processes are about to go completely digital. My view is that concerns surrounding this transition come from fear of the unknown rather than anything else. SMEs should embrace this digital transition, as it could revolutionise the way they tackle their finances – and for the better. I break down the perks of taking tax digital.
How to choose the right accountant for your SME
Having support with your accountancy needs can stabilise your business and make it more attractive to investors.
Smart SMEs need to cover basic costs themselves before they look for funding
Many SMEs face funding concerns, but what are they? And can business owners do more to prepare for these roadblocks?
Banking app Revolut joins the ranks of the crowdfunded unicorns
Revolut has joined brewery and pub chain BrewDog as a member of the crowdfunding platform Crowdcube’s “Unicorn Club”.
More than a third of SMEs think summer is the time to boost sales
UK based SMEs are getting that sunshine feeling when it comes to investing for the future.
“Buy it for life” trend could ease pressure on retailers looking to boost customer conversion and loyalty
Customers are increasingly shopping with retailers that allow them to spread the cost of purchases over a period of months – with no additional fees.