A loan in a crowd
Being a small business looking for finance can feel like wandering through the desert searching for an oasis. You might find it, but there are no guarantees and it feels a bit desperate. Bank business...
SMEs: How to market your business on a budget
It’s a tough time for small business owners, but while it might feel like a to do list is getting out of hand but you should always try to make time for marketing. It will come...
£1m fund challenges tech entrepreneurs to solve social problems
A £1m fund has been launched to encourage tech entrepreneurs develop business ideas for the social good. The ‘Social Tech, Social Change’ seed fund will help 20 new tech businesses tackle issues such as environment,...
Start-ups minding the UK-US venture gap
A yawning “performance gap” between British and US venture capital investment is beginning to grow again, leaving innovative UK start-ups starved of funds. UK venture capital returns continue to lag those of US funds, and...
Why summer is hot for catering companies looking to boost business
While some small firms operate only in summer, others take advantage of the season to boost their revenue by diversifying For most of the year Lyn Blake lives in Bromley and works as a private...
Event: A Conversation with David Gold
Written by Mavis Amankwah I truly find it a blessing being in the position that I am as a serial successful entrepreneur but I’ve always been inspired by those who have gone before me to...
Mavis and the Rich Visions ladies go to Royal Ascot!
Written by Mavis Amankwah So as I am a kind lady, I decided to give the Rich Visions team a real well-deserved treat to aim for if we hit our target in accordance to the...
Diversify or die: explore new markets and help your business grow
Diversification can help your business survive in a crowded market, but it can also be a risky strategy, says Alison Coleman Diversify or die: it’s an adage that sounds a warning to businesses about the dangers...
How to launch a new product, from marketing to social media
Dormeo Octaspring boss John Bramm reveals how his company made their innovative new mattress spring to success Make sure all the elements of your business are able to cope before your new product springs onto the market....
How to run your business from home
A couple who run their own businesses from home while bringing up a child share their three tips for making it work Over the past 10 years my husband and I have successfully run our...