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The big Team problem for Business Angels

Neil Lewis on Monday, May 9th, 2011

Business Angels come from all sorts of back grounds.

Many are successful, some very successful.

However, does that mean that they will always pick a good investment? No…

Boom! Is Russia’s Business Angel Market Ready to Explode?

Brett Tudor on Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Dogged by corruption and instability, Russia was once regarded as a difficult place to do business, but there are signs that times and attitudes may be about to change for the business angel market within the boundaries of this former Communist superpower.

Getting a Good Deal from Business Angels

Brett Tudor on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Much is written about how to attract business angels to invest in your business, but where is the advice for entrepreneurs on how to negotiate a good deal?

A visit to my local electrical store the other day got me thinking about how satisfying it can be to get a good deal, but also how difficult it can be to avoid some of the pitfalls while negotiating it.

Business Angels Blooming

Neil Lewis on Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Retail outlets are closing up shop in the UK. UK banks are struggling to make sense of early stage or high risk investments – as they always have, and this is happening across the world.

At the same time Regional Development agencies are being closed and dismantled in the UK and the ‘free to present’ opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet business angels are due to be shut or ‘transferred’ in the next few months.

So, in this grim climate, can it really be said that the business angel investment sector is blooming?

Will it be a Budget for Business Angels or Entrepreneurs?

Brett Tudor on Monday, March 21st, 2011

The government are hoping to close up any loopholes that allow wealthy investors to take advantage of tax breaks while also launching the most pro-growth Budget for a generation – can they pull it off?

Business Angels and Startups Going Global!

Brett Tudor on Monday, March 14th, 2011

The entire landscape of early stage funding is in a state of flux – new innovations in funding models are emerging to threaten the traditional status quo and the world has become a smaller place for those adventurous entrepreneurs willing to take a risk internationally.

Inflation – Should Business Angels and Entrepreneurs Worry?

Brett Tudor on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

The short answer is yes and no it’s really down to how well prepared they are. Here’s why inflation can be both good and bad news for entrepreneurs and angel investors…

Enterprise Investment Scheme Under Threat

Brett Tudor on Thursday, January 20th, 2011

The Office of Tax Simplification will be reviewing all tax reliefs and allowances ahead of this year’s budget. The Enterprise Investment Scheme will be one of those tax reliefs under the microscope – but as investment through the scheme has slumped, the real question is, will it be missed?

2011 – Year of the Business Angel?

Brett Tudor on Monday, January 3rd, 2011

2011 will be the year of the business angel as all the Business Angel as all the latent angel investors who didn’t bother risking it in 2010 decide this will be the year to jump in and live dangerously.