Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Report 2019

Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Report 2019: Key points and summary The data is taken from the National Statistics publication produced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). It provides information on the number of companies raising funds, the number of subscriptions and the amounts raised through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme… Continue reading Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Report 2019

Analysis – IPO vs. Acquisition: The costs and benefits of each route

Instagram and Snap Inc. were born within months of each other, the former in 2010 and the latter in 2011. Both operated in photo and video-sharing social networking service space and focused primarily on millennial, social media-savvy users.   However, this is all they have in common as one was acquired by the social media… Continue reading Analysis – IPO vs. Acquisition: The costs and benefits of each route

Why Startups Fail

Every person thinks his startup idea is brilliant, and it will be a big hit in the coming years. Unfortunately, an idea is not enough to make a startup successful. According to research, 90% of startups fail during the initial years. Only one out of ten startups manage to survive and become successful.  We have found the… Continue reading Why Startups Fail

Top Reasons Angel Investors refuse to back a Startup

Ilayda Taze is the CEO of London-based TrendScout. A young entrepreneur with a financial background, Ilayda has a keen interest in the rapidly changing technological landscape and its impact on the world.   We live in a technologically advanced world that has made our lives much more convenient than our parents or people before they… Continue reading Top Reasons Angel Investors refuse to back a Startup

TrendScout and the World of Upcoming Tech Unicorns

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Introduced in 1994 by the UK government, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is a tax-efficient investment to incentivize investment into smaller UK companies.   It is designed to help smaller, but high-growth potential companies raise capital by offering tax relief to investors who invest in such companies by buying their shares.… Continue reading TrendScout and the World of Upcoming Tech Unicorns

4 common mistakes made by first-time investors

If you are new to the stock market, there’s a high chance of making a mistake that could cost you dearly. Prudent investment combines three P’s — Patience, Practice and Practical hands-on application.   Before you get going, here are a few important words about how novice or first-time investors can increase the likelihood of… Continue reading 4 common mistakes made by first-time investors

Startups and COVID-19: Big Challenges And How To Overcome Them

During the COVID-19 crisis, startups have continued to play a significant role in economies. Some innovative young firms have responded to the pandemic quickly and flexibly, and have helped many countries shift towards fully-digital work and services. However, most of the existing startups face significant challenges, as they are more vulnerable to the shocks brought… Continue reading Startups and COVID-19: Big Challenges And How To Overcome Them

Will UK Stock Market Continue to Be a Bull?

While the UK stock market is in its 10th year of the bull market, it is worth finding how likely it is that it will continue to be the same. Put another way, the question here is whether the burgeoning bull will continue or it will diminish soon. Before we address this question, let’s see… Continue reading Will UK Stock Market Continue to Be a Bull?

8 Small Business Grants Available for Women

For female entrepreneurs who are developing startups, access to funding remains a problematic barrier to them. That implies that more and more women are searching for cost-effective ways to help fund these companies.   In this article, I will explain what a business grant is, how it helps women entrepreneurs and what small business grants… Continue reading 8 Small Business Grants Available for Women

‘Uninvestable’ Brexit Britain could be ideal for Investment

  The end to the UK’s almost 1,000 days of bickering over Brexit seems nowhere close. Currently, Brexit may seem like the overriding problem for the British public. Some support it while others consider it to be a hideous betrayal. As the drama over Brexit almost takes Shakespearean proportions, the mood of the public, irrespective… Continue reading ‘Uninvestable’ Brexit Britain could be ideal for Investment

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