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7 Essentials that unlock Start-up equity investment

Start-up equity investment: Investors look for 7 Essential ingrediants when deciding whether to back a start-up – or not! Be succinct to get attention
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Traction makes it quicker to raise funding for a startup

So you want to raise funding for a startup? To succeed, you’ll need to speak the language of investors. Investors will ask “how much
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Why I do what I do – an interview with Hatty Fawcett

It’s funny the things you remember when take time to think back! Hatty Fawcett was recently interviewed by John Cassidy-Rice and this reminded me
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7 Startup Investment Mistakes That Could Be Stopping You Raising Funds

Raising investment can feel like a full-time job on top of running your business. It’s time-consuming, emotionally draining and, at times, confusing. If you’re
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Re-visiting the business plan – like new year’s resolutions – isn’t enough. But you can fix that…

It’s that time of year. The time for new year resolutions and, for your typical startup founder, re-visiting the business plan. Whether it’s about
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Find a co-founder and your startup will raise more money

Find the Right Co-Founder to Raise More Startup Investment Startup Founders share their experience and suggest where to look for a co-founder It is
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Would an investor back my business?

This quick online assessment gives you the lowdown… Raising investment is time consuming. Networking to find the right investors, pitching to them and answering
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Riding the roller coaster: Motivation for Startup Founders

Let’s face it, running a start-up (or any small business) is a roller-coaster. There are plenty of ups and downs, highs and lows. Maintaining

How to kiss frogs and raise investment (or how to network with investors)

A practical guide to networking with investors Raising investment for your start-up or small business is not easy. It doesn’t matter whether you are