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How to build confidence before pitching for investment

Presenting is often cited as most peoples’ “greatest fear”. It’s unsurprising then that founders often lack confidence when pitching, especially if pitching is new

Master engagement marketing: and you’ll future-proof your startup

Investors expect a clear, well-targeted startup marketing strategy if you are going to attract their investment. But, pre-funding when you are still in “hustle

Networking with startup investors: 5 tips to network successfully

Raising equity investment becomes easier when you pitch to startup investors you have previously engaged with or spoken to, or have been introduced to.

Looking for funding? Here’s your step-by-step guide to finding startup investors

Starting a business is exhilarating, but finding the startup funding to fuel your dreams can be a daunting task. Not only will you have

Startup funding: A guide to navigating the funding journey

One of the most frequent questions we are asked is “What’s the best way to fund my startup?” Startup funding doesn’t have to mean

Dorset LEP announces Funding Accelerator support for Dorset businesses

Dorset LEP announces Funding Accelerator support for Dorset businesses and is calling on local businesses, that are looking to raise equity investment, to get

What being a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards has taught me

My weak spot is I don’t like talking about my achievements. I think it dates back to my childhood when I was told not

Choose your startup co-founder wisely

So you’ve had a light-bulb moment, a world-changing idea – you’re excited and want to share it with the world. But where do you

Raising equity investment? Here’s how to avoid the three biggest mistakes founders make

Raising equity investment for your business and having shareholders join the business isn’t the right option for everyone. Raising equity investment is time-consuming and

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How to build confidence before pitching for investment

Master engagement marketing: and you’ll future-proof your startup

Networking with startup investors: 5 tips to network successfully

Looking for funding? Here’s your step-by-step guide to finding startup investors

Startup funding: A guide to navigating the funding journey

Dorset LEP announces Funding Accelerator support for Dorset businesses

What being a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards has taught me

Choose your startup co-founder wisely

Raising equity investment? Here’s how to avoid the three biggest mistakes founders make

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