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Q&A: Start-up funding

Article Date:  Jun 20 2007
It's hard for start-ups to find funds
It's hard for start-ups to find funds

Q: I had a great business idea, I did all the research, now need some funding. Where do I go?

A: There are a variety of funding options out there, such as angel funding or even approaching a Venture Capital Trust. But first it might be worth approaching Business Link about what is appropriate for your business. There's also a mine of information on this subject on our sister website SmallBusiness.co.uk.

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Murdo Macpherson
Tuesday 17th July 2007

How does a CEO post the intentions of his company that he is ready and looking for Investment/Sponsorship albeit that his is a new, young, global based business, but at the sharp edge of the business sector. Thank you Murdo Macpherson CEO

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Murdo Macpherson
Tuesday 7th August 2007

One of the FASTEST growing global businesses fully researched and available to the right sponsors/investors interested in current trends, and only going to grow. Murdo Macpherson CEO

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