Stay Secure When Working Remotely
A couple weeks back, Twitter experienced a widespread hack that compromised the security of every verified account on Twitter. Kanye West, Obama, and countless Internet celebrities found their accounts inaccessible, the hacker using their accounts to advertise their Bitcoin wallet, where users could send them money. This hack put things into perspective for many people, […]
Change in CBILS rules to help fast growing smaller companies
While having faced some criticism since its launch, the British Business Bank’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) now seems to be making a real impact. According to government statistics, as at 19th July 2020 a total of £12.2 billion had been approved under the scheme by accredited lenders across a total of 55,674 successful […]
A better way to invest in Future Fund Convertible Notes?
Investors should consider quite carefully before investing in the Future Fund scheme. It is not for everyone but the returns can be attractive for those getting it right. The terms of the Future Fund Convertible Notes are: I. Interest on the loan will be a minimum of 8% per annum (non-compounding) or the interest rate […]
Announcement: FCA research reveals 1.1million spike in cryptoasset buyers
An estimated 2.6 million UK consumers have bought cryptoassets at some point, new FCA research reveals. The number marks a 1.1 million increase since the FCA completed a face-to-face survey on the same topic last year. Of the 1.9 million that still hold their cryptoassets – such as Bitcoin, Ripple or Ether – half have more […]
New announcement on the Future Fund.
FUTURE FUND EXTENDED TO UK COMPANIES FROM ACCELERATOR PROGRAMMES OUTSIDE THE UK 30 June 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer today announced that the Future Fund is being expanded to accommodate businesses that contribute significantly to the UK economy, but do not have their parent company based in the UK because they participated in a […]
Future Fund – Secure your Future with a Convertible Loan.
Amongst the range of business support measures announced by the government in the past two months is the Future Fund. Delivered by the British Business Bank (like the CBILS programme), the Future Fund has been designed to ensure high-growth companies across the UK receive the investment they need to continue during the crisis. Unlike CBILS, […]
A step-by-step guide to completing an EIS Certificate (Enterprise Investment Scheme)
Have you invested in a company that offered EIS tax relief and wondering how you can benefit? Here’s a step-by-step process to help you claim your tax relief by completing an EIS Certificate. What happens before you receive the EIS Certificate? Once the funding round is successfully completed and shares are issued, the company sends […]
Funding Options for Your Fundraising Needs
Funding is vital to help a business grow, but not every source of funding is the same, and not every source is suitable for every business. Below you can find information on the most popular funding options available for your venture. EQUITY FINANCE Equity Crowdfunding: unlike rewards-based crowdfunding, which is usually based on donations and […]
We saved the banks, now the banks must save us!
At the height of the last financial crisis in 2008/09, which was largely a bank created crisis, governments around the world stepped in to stop big financial firms from going bust. Taxpayers’ cash was injected into a bevy of banks around the globe to restore market confidence and help stabilise the system. Here in the […]
Funding for businesses impacted by COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, business is far from “running as usual”, which is why we are writing this blog with the aim of summarising the raft of measures that have been announced by the government regarding financial support and to ensure you are aware of the latest schemes put in motion to help your venture. […]
