by David Yates | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog Post, business, Crowdfunding, Investment, Loan, SEIS
The government is often talking about how it wants to help small business: the good news is there are some very real and practical ways it is offering its support to SMEs. The demands of being a small business can be enormous. You will often find yourself involved...
by David Yates | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog Post, business, Investment, PE/VC, SEIS
With the Tax Year end looming now is the time for both start-ups and investors to take advantage of tax-efficient Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes (SEIS). But is £150,000 per start-up really enough to succeed in today’s economy? Since its introduction in 2012, SEIS...
by David Yates | Feb 21, 2014 | Blog Post, business, Investment, SEIS
When trying to raise money and even before pitching to investors many entrepreneurs make mistakes. Here are 7 of the most common mistakes which should be corrected before approaching an investor. 1. Pitching the wrong money Many people waste time sending business...
by David Yates | Dec 12, 2013 | Blog Post, business, Crowdfunding, Investment, SEIS
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to regulate crowdfunding and peer-to-peer financing early next year. The FCA is the regulatory authority that oversees financial firms providing services to consumers and is the replacement body to the Financial Services...
by David Yates | Oct 4, 2013 | Blog Post, business, Investment, M&A, PE/VC, SEIS
Have you ever seen a story about a start-up firing its investors? Me neither. The reality is that investors don’t get fired. They may get squashed in a recapitalisation, minimised in a down round, or bought out, but they don’t get removed. Because the minute they...
by David Yates | Jul 24, 2013 | Blog Post, business, Investment, SEIS
Government funding schemes are attracting increased interest from start-up companies in the UK. The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes (SEIS) are being used a whole lot more. According to recent figures released, the number of...
