When starting a company for the first time, the lines between shareholders and directors can often seem blurred - particularly when the founders of the company are also the directors and the sole sh...

Crowdfunding has become incredibly popular in the last few years. It is predicted that by 2026 the total global crowdfunding market will be an enormous 39.8 billion dollars. In this article,...

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (“EIS”) was established by the Finance Act 1994. It is a Government initiative to encourage investors to put money into shares in unquoted small or medium...

Keep it simple – could an outsider understand your business, your market and potential market size, the team and how much you are looking to raise? If not, start again. Does my deck need to be fancy?...

A shareholders' agreement is a commercial agreement that governs the relationship between shareholders as between themselves and their relationship with the company. Whereas on incorporation every company...

Signing a seed investment agreement is incredibly exciting. It's a big step in your fundraising journey. But before you sign it, make sure that you understand the key provisions. This article explains...

There are plenty of investment options out there, but you need to make sure you choose the funding structure that suits you and your business. Obtaining the right support can let you realise your dreams,...

Having the right discussions, airing ideas and leveraging contacts are integral to start-up success. This will inevitably involve sharing secrets with others. Some of these – such as mentors – you might...

Defining your brand is crucial. Brand values will become the backbone to your business. To secure that initial attraction, you need a good name. What should you think about before picking your business...

IP includes a very diverse group of business assets. Although we talk about it as a single concept, it’s actually a collection of several very specific rights. Some relate to your brand, some to technical...