Age-Old Advice for the First Time Investor
Taking the plunge as an investor is intimidating for everyone. It’s not just all the jargon that gets thrown at you, or trying to figure out the arcane technical details of investing – it’s the idea that you’re competing against top fund managers, who have access to more information and more sophisticated analysis than you. […]
Opportunity and When to Grab it: Lessons from the Best
As angel investors or entrepreneurs, taking advantage of opportunities is essential to the job. But it’s easy to give advice like “seize your opportunities” – it’s harder to see how to actually use that advice in any practical way. It’s only when we see what making the most of opportunities actually means in practice that […]
In a Market of Low Returns, Why It’s Time to Be Bold
After the events of 2016, it’s starting to look like the near future will not offer the same high returns on investments we’ve been used to. Although at the moment the stock market is doing well – the FTSE 100 is currently at an all-time high, and we’re in a bull market – signs are […]
What is Equity Financing, and is it Better than Debt?
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to get financing for your business, the decision between equity and debt can be tricky. You might have done a lot of work on preparing your business to start getting financed – no doubt you’ll have a detailed business plan, a sensible valuation, and a good awareness of your target […]
What Exactly is an Angel Investor?
If you’re new to investing, you might be confused by some of the jargon. “Angel investor” might get thrown around a lot, but what exactly is one? How are they distinguished from other investors who invest in start-ups, like venture capitalists? Well, in a nutshell, angel investors are experienced individuals who invest their own capital […]
