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Opinion

Start-up valuation – an investor guide to valuing a start-up

Matthew Cushen, co-founder at Worth Capital, explains the ins and outs, the art and not the science behind a realistic start-up valuation.

Opinion

Opinion

What the Government needs to do to save British start-ups

Government must acknowledge the failures of the Future Fund and pursue longer-term solutions, argues Michael Buckworth.

Growth Planning

How do you value an EIS company in the post-Covid world?

High-growth businesses are desperate for cash, despite Covid-19. But how do you value an EIS portfolio company post pandemic?

Alternative Finance for Business

Why private investors are the answer if you want to grow post Covid-19

Ambitious SMEs will need to find working capital to replace government support when it comes to an end, says Claire Madden

Opinion

Why COVID-19 is not all bad news for start-up valuations

Start-ups face a 20-60% drop in valuations based on previous crises. Yet some start-ups could see increased investor demand during the COVID-19 pandemic

Opinion

Why your business should pivot to the green economic recovery

Britain’s ambition to be carbon neutral by 2050 creates a huge opportunity for businesses to pivot to the coming green energy revolution, says Andrew Jamieson.

Funding

Why family offices could be a godsend for start-up funding

For years, family offices of wealthy dynasties have invested in bonds and shares. However, the next generation of family offices in looking to invest in fast-growth start-ups, says Ian Borman

Entrepreneurs

How entrepreneurs are tackling the UK productivity challenge

Given the unprecedented threat the UK economy is now facing, entrepreneurs gathered for an EY roundtable agreed that out of crisis comes opportunity, writes Joanna Santinon

Funding

Why family offices could be a godsend for start-up funding

For years, family offices of wealthy dynasties have invested in bonds and shares. However, the next generation of family offices in looking to invest in fast-growth start-ups, says Ian Borman

Entrepreneurs

How entrepreneurs are tackling the UK productivity challenge

Given the unprecedented threat the UK economy is now facing, entrepreneurs gathered for an EY roundtable agreed that out of crisis comes opportunity, writes Joanna Santinon

Opinion

Why entrepreneurs’ relief needs to be revisited, not killed

Caroline Plumb, founder and CEO of cashflow management app Fluidly, returns fire on critics of entrepreneurs’ relief and proposes a way to ‘level up’

Opinion

4 ways to solve the small business productivity puzzle

Investing in skills and technology, lightening the regulatory burden, and fit-for-purpose finance are the solution, says Dominic Buch

Opinion

How blockchain can fix the broken venture capital model

Kevin Monserrat highlights 4 things that are wrong with venture capital, arguing that blockchain can fix its broken system.

Opinion

What the Chancellor can do this Budget to help small business finance

With high street and challenger banks both reining in SME lending, the government needs to loosen restrictions around tax-based funding, argues Gary Robins.