Where to invest as inflation continues to bite?
Savers and investors received more bad news this week as the CPI measure of inflation soared to an almost five year high in August. Driven by rising import costs, petrol, clothing and footwear prices, inflation rose to 2.9% for the month, up from 2.6% in July and edging closer to the 3% level last seen […]
Are you making the most of your savings?
Building up sufficient amounts of cash for key life events such as retirement, a house deposit or wedding is a necessity for most people. But here in the UK millions could be looking at a bleak financial future given the low amounts that households are currently saving. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics […]
How paying off your debts can make you worse off
Look at most personal finance websites and they will advise that one of the best ways to improve your finances is to pay off your debts. But did you know that paying off your debts when there are other opportunities for your cash can in fact make you worse off in the long-term. Say at […]
Crowd for Angels granted Authorised Training Employer (ATE) by the ICAEW
Crowd for Angels is delighted to announce that it has been granted Authorised Training Employer (ATE) status by the The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). As an ATE Crowd for Angels will offer training for the ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) qualification to individual employees, helping to develop their accounting, business and finance skills. […]
Our due diligence – going one step beyond
Here at Crowd for Angels we often get asked by investors what due diligence we carry out on the companies that raise funds on our platform. As a company that is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), we have to comply with strict rules on how we conduct our business. But as […]
The little-known finance product offering up to 12% annual interest – IF-ISA
Since its launch in 1999 the Cash ISA (Individual Savings Account) has been a very popular product for consumers looking to shelter their savings income away from the taxman. According to government statistics, at the end of the 2015/16 tax year the total market value of Cash ISAs was a mammoth £250.7 billion¹. Savers […]
17 essential tips for crowdfunding success
If you’re already an investor in crowdfunding, or new to the industry and want to learn more, take a look at Crowd for Angels’ 17 essential tips for investment success. Essential Tips TIP#1 – Make sure that every year you take advantage of your ISA allowance – £20,000 for the 2017/18 tax year. This can be put into the cash, […]
Learn what it takes to raise funds on Crowd for Angels.
If you are interested in fundraising or you are looking at options for your business, learn what it takes to raise funds on Crowd for Angels. With over 9 in 10 businesses being turned away by our platform alone mainly due to ill-preparation, is there anything you can do to improve your chances? Our platform […]
Three top tips for raising money for your business
If you are considering raising money for your business through Crowd for Angels, or indeed through any other method, you will be offering an interest in your business to experienced investors. As such, they will expect a high level of detail on your company before they are prepared to give you their money. Here are […]
Saving for your future – Infographic.
Saving for your future – infographic. Transcription: Title: SAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE? HERE’S HOW TO BOOST YOUR INCOME Text: With interest rates at record lows, it’s important that you make the most out of your money. If you’re saving for the future, knowing how to put your savings to good use can be tricky – […]
