Is Your Business Investable?
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How do I Write a Business Plan to Attract Angel Investment?
A business plan is an essential item for any entrepreneur and their business. It should be a living, breathing document that …
Why is Choosing the Right Corporate Structure for my Business Important?
When we talk about a corporate structure, we mean the legal structure and form of a business. The corporate structure indicates …
What are the Different Types of Corporate Structures?
There are many different types of corporate structures, and they can be either incorporated or unincorporated ….
How do I Form a Private Limited Company?
Private Company limited by shares. 1.Choose a Name – You should not pick a name that is the same or too similar to existing …
How do I Form a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) – 1. Choose a name – Your name must end with Limited Liability Partnership, or …
How Do I Set up as a Sole Trader?
Sole Traders – 1. Choose a name – You can trade under your name or choose something else. 2. Record – You will need …
What legal documents are required When Setting up a Company?
The following 4 legal documents are key when starting your business. Memorandum of Association – This is a legal document that …
Why You Need to Raise the First 30% by Inviting Your Network & Contacts
As a founder, it is imperative that you are able to demonstrate early traction for your funding round by raising at least the initial …
Be Realistic with Your Valuation
Returns for angel investors are determined by three things – the value of a company when an investment is made; the company valuation when an investor makes an exit; and the timescales it takes for the exit to happen. …
UK Government £2Billion Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme is a £2 billion Government initiative to create hundreds of thousands of quality 6-month work placements, aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds who are on Universal Credit and deemed to be at risk of long-term unemployment. …
Marketing Your Campaign – Important Tips
Although one of the easiest and most effective ways to reach out to your close contacts and connections is by email, you really should …
Importance of Setting Realistic Funding Targets
One of the biggest mistakes that companies make when raising funds is setting an unrealistic fundraising target. …
Content Essentials of a Cracking Product/Pitch Video
One of the best ways to get people to really understand your product and your pitch is by having a snappy video. And in our experience, the campaigns that get funded are the ones that have …
Video Production Values & Elements You Should Not Overlook
In our previous post, we spoke about the absolute necessity to create a storyboard for your video and the content that you should cover off in your script. …
Inviting Your Connections – How Wide Can You Cast Your Net?
One of the most overlooked potential sources of capital for your venture, is your own personal network. We are not just talking friends and family, but your …
Planning Ahead – The Key to All Successful Funding Campaigns
Successful campaigns require passion, a clear vision and a strategic plan that can be executed. Most activity and traction usually happens at the beginning and end of a campaign, which makes sense as people love both new things and deadlines.
Social Media Tips for Funding Campaigns
In our busy world of smart phones, social media has becoming an essential element in the success of any start-up. Whether it be to assist with customer relations or to ensure your company is
Making a Presentation Video – OBS Project Studio
When a making a pitch presentation video there are plenty of options available to you. However for those wanting to give it a go …