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EIS: qualifying & non-qualifying trades 17 Jun 2022 Fundraising, Strategy - The money raised under the EIS scheme must be used for qualifying business activity by the company or by the group as a whole.
EIS – does your company qualify as Knowledge-Intensive? 16 Jun 2022 Fundraising, Strategy - In order to qualify, you need to carry out research, development, or innovation at the time that you are issuing shares among other things.
Why startups fail & why failure isn’t always a bad thing 25 May 2022 Leadership, Opinion, Strategy - Find out the reasons why so many first-time startups fail and what are the key lessons founders learn for their second businesses.
How to find your product-market fit and what to do if you don’t 24 May 2022 Clients, Fundraising, Investment, Leadership, Strategy - Understanding the changes affecting your market, your product and being open to changing the direction of your business if necessary … is the secret to long term success!
The 5 key pitfalls to entering the US market 3 May 2022 Fundraising, Investment, Leadership, Strategy, Tech - Take a look at five pitfalls before entering the largest market in the world.
A Guide to R&D Tax Credits 19 Apr 2022 Company News, Strategy, Tax, Tech - SMEs can reclaim up to 33% of the amount spent on Research and Development – even if they make a loss.
Is your company eligible for EIS? 18 Mar 2022 Clients, Investment, Strategy - EIS is a great way to increase your chances to find investors when raising money.
Series A – When is the right time? 8 Mar 2022 Fundraising, Strategy - We spoke to Octopus Ventures' specialist B2B software team member, Chloe Allan, who has in-depth knowledge and experience in Series A and Series B rounds.
National Insurance Hike: How Will It Affect Your Business? 16 Feb 2022 Policy, Strategy, Tax - With National Insurance contributions increasing, what areas of business will the tax rise hit the most, and how can they prepare for this change?
Why the UK is a great place to set up a high growth business 27 Jan 2022 Clients, Fundraising, Investment, Leadership, Policy, Strategy - The key reasons to consider expanding your business in the UK as despite the setbacks caused by Brexit & Covid, the UK is still considered the top hub for tech companies in Europe.
The new workplace purpose: How Finerva is prioritising employee preferences 16 Nov 2021 Company News, Leadership, Strategy - Prioritising employee preferences allows Finerva to guarantee increased levels of care and support is delivered to each client.
Hybrid work is here to stay – are you ready? 15 Oct 2021 COVID-19, Leadership, Strategy - Leadership expert and consultant Nicola Forbes-Taylor discusses the challenges and provides key actions to efficiently lead in a hybrid world.