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Why venture capital investment is like rock climbing

Venture capital investor and rock climber Simon Goldman explains the parallels between investing in start-ups and navigating a rock face, clinging to the side of a mountain

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5 ways we help female founders achieve their ambitions

FinnCap CEO Sam Smith shares 5 ways ambitious female entrepreneurs can achieve their growth business ambitions

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How professionals and corporations can prepare for the AI revolution

Dr Stephen Simpson and Hugh Shields, founders of UK-based corporate performance consultancy Alpha Fortius, advise on how to survive and thrive in the new world of AI

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Why mentoring is so important for growing your business

Ed Johnson explains why having a mentor is crucial for any entrepreneur, and why you get just as much out of giving advice as receiving it

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Where can you get growth funding for your business?

Grant Bergman of Finncap outlines 6 places where scale-ups and growth companies can turn to for finance

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Why VCTs should invest in startups that already have customers

Picking startups that address a tech need within a larger outside company is one way to identity which growth company to invest in

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My 6-point plan for enhancing regional funding across Britain

Efforts to boost regional funding in Britain have concentrated too much on big cities

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3 ways to improve your chances of success exporting overseas

Sean Ramsden, founder and CEO of Ramsden International, says that exporters must be mindful of cultural differences when it comes to exporting

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My 6-point plan for enhancing regional funding across Britain

Efforts to boost regional funding in Britain have concentrated too much on big cities

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3 ways to improve your chances of success exporting overseas

Sean Ramsden, founder and CEO of Ramsden International, says that exporters must be mindful of cultural differences when it comes to exporting

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Is AIM still fit for purpose as a growth company exchange?

A whole range of funding alternatives have emerged to challenge AIM’s pre-eminence, says finnCap CEO Sam Smith

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Crowdfunding 2.0: why security tokens will transform start-up finance in 2019

Experts predict this new source of startup funding could be worth £2.3 billion in 2019.

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2019 predictions: what’s on the way for businesses?

What's on the docket for businesses in 2019? Five experts share their predictions, covering areas from robots to healthcare perks.

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Are you a Ma or Musk? How to fine-tune your management style

Deciding on a management style can be difficult - which one do you go for? I explore two different methods to help you choose.