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BDRC survey highlights lack of SME awareness for government funding schemes
The Funding for Lending Scheme is failing to factor into SME business strategy after research revealed that only 23 per cent are aware of the initiative.
Lack of MBO cash could be problematic for business succession plans
Businesses hoping to pass on the mantle to management teams may have to look away from management buy-outs, new research suggests.
LDC CEO Darryl Eales joins E2Exchange as chairman
The London Entrepreneurial Exchange has undergone a re-naming process and appointed a new chairman.
Funding for Lending Scheme posts 'disappointing' figures for end of 2012
Financing through the Funding for Lending Scheme has dropped by £2.4 billion, figures for the fourth quarter of 2012 reveals.
New Tech City CEO Joanna Shields says success will be gauged on targets
New Tech City CEO Joanna Shields says that London’s Tech City will have targets to prove its success.
We will not be VCs, says Autonomy's Mike Lynch
Mike Lynch has stated that his new investment venture Invoke Capital will not be like traditional venture capital.
Manufacturing championed as Aston Martin named AMSCI winning bid
The government has upped its efforts to kick-start the manufacturing sector by setting aside £213 million of investment.
Crowdcube moves past £5 million mark on back of FSA crowdfunding regulation
Crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has marked its second year of operation by moving past the £5 million fundraising mark.
European private equity fundraising suffers as UK bucks trend
Lower-tier private equity firms are struggling to attract the required capital to close new funds, Acanthus Advisers says.
Use of Enterprise Investment Scheme surges as SMEs seek growth capital
The number of businesses choosing to finance growth through the Enterprise Investment Scheme has risen by 47 per cent.
UK tech venture capital deals reach new high as London dominates
Big-ticket investments in companies including Mimecast and Tamar Energy pushed technology venture capital allocations in UK and Irish companies up to £1.01 billion during 2012.
New Unified Patent Court set to provide 'one-stop shop' for IP protection
A new patent court is set to be established in London after business secretary Vince Cable inked a deal in Brussels.
David Cameron looks to hit a six with business trade delegation to India
Prime minister David Cameron is leading a trade delegation to India in an effort to promote British business in the sub-continent.
Kelly Hoppen replaces Hilary Devey on BBC's Dragons' Den
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen is set to become a new member on BBC's investment show Dragons' Den.
Bethnal Green Ventures secures slice of Social Incubator Fund to back start-ups
The Cabinet Office has allocated the first commitments from its Social Incubator Fund, with Bethnal Green Ventures one of the beneficiaries.
LSE creates new High Growth Segment to attract fast-growing businesses
The London Stock Exchange has unveiled its High Growth Segment as it looks to entice more technology businesses to join the markets.
BVCA sets out framework for growth recovery road map
Tackling youth employment and cutting regulation are amongst the suggestions for stimulating growth set out by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.
Green Investment Bank suffers first casualty as duputy chairman leaves
Adrian Montague is stepping down as deputy chairman of the UK Green Investment Bank.
James Caan's Start-Up Loans scheme backs 1,000th entrepreneur
The £112 million Start-Up Loans initiative has seen its uptake double since an extension was announced in early January.
HMRC urges firms to prepare for RTI tax system replacing one 'not fit for purpose'
Ahead of all employers in the UK receiving a letter laying out the requirements of Real Time Information, HMRC has urged all companies to prepare for the initiative.
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