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

Hatty Fawcett, Finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023

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 to boost. I’ve taken that to mean it’s wrong to talk (even factually, not boastfully) about what we have achieved. In most cases this probably doesn’t matter. But, when you run […]

How to get investors “on the hook”

How to get investors on the hook April 2019 600

Your business needs investment. You are out there networking and pitching like crazy but despite your best efforts investors remain elusive. It’s a familiar story. How do you get investors “on the hook”? The Allbright Academy which supports female entrepreneurs, approached Hatty Fawcett, Founder of Focused For Business and an AllBright Academy Ambassador, to ask […]

Want to raise equity investment? Is your business ready?

So you want to raise equity investment – but are you ready? Rather than leaping straight into action writing a pitch or talking to investors, take a moment and ask yourself three questions. How much money do you need?What will you do with the money you raise?How will your business change and grow as a […]