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Sweep, the expense and travel management platform for SMEs launches a Seedrs fundraising campaign to further develop existing tools and develop new features News from Sweep, the expense and travel management platform for SMEs which has just launched a Seedrs fundraising campaign as it continues to raise capital during a key stage of the business’ growth.  Sweep is powered by Open Ba...
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Launch of new fintech startup Strive, aiming to make savings fun for the whole family and help shape kids' money habits for life A new UK based fintech for parents and kids called Strive has just been launched with the announcement of the acquisition of a popular digital piggy bank company GoSave in an all stock deal. With only 1-in-3 adults considered financially literate worldwide and homesch...
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As any business owner will attest to, time is money, however, if you are self-employed that is particularly true. And, if there is a product, tool or service that can help you save some precious time, it will enable you to get on with other things - like running and growing the business, for instance! Our latest startup of the week provides one such product. Coconut is “a smart accountin...
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If an MBO is on the radar for your small business, these basic tips help clarify what exactly it is and how you can navigate the process There are a number of options business owners have when they want to exit the company. By far the easiest option is a Management Buyout (MBO).  So, what is an MBO and how can small businesses navigate the process? Here, you’ll discover everything y...
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Trading on the stock market can be a viable way to make some decent returns from an initial investment. However, the volatility of markets can make prudent investors wary. While it’s true that the value of stocks and shares can fall, as well as rise, cautious investors can still find ways to manage their money carefully through stocks and shares.. If you’re a risk-averse investor bu...
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Establishing a formal finance function for your startup? Carlo Gualandri, Founder and CEO, Soldo outlines when and where to start... Most startup business owners set out with either themselves or a trusted employee in charge of finances, often as a way to keep complete control. But as the business starts growing, taking on more clients and personnel, it soon becomes impractical, prompting th...
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If you are looking to borrow money, a quick online search may have brought up several different options that include both loan brokers and direct lenders. But what is the difference between the two, and is one better than the other? Brokers do not lend you the money themselves, but rather work with a panel of trusted lenders that they can suggest to you as potential lender candidates to apply to, ...
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After months of speculation, the UK Government has announced that the country’s economy is in recession for the first time in over a decade. For many businesses, this isn’t news, as the Coronavirus pandemic has been causing financial hardships since the beginning of the year. However, the official announcement means that many small business leaders will now be reviewing their budgets ...
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Finances for landlords made easy thanks to FinTech startup Hammock... For landlords with multiple properties, it can be a hassle to keep track of your properties, keeping an eye on who has and has not paid their rent, and getting an overview of what properties are making a profit. Obviously, the more properties the landlord has, the more difficult and more of a hassle it becomes to maintain ...
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The app that's helping microbusiness owners manage "the business stuff" all in one place - from bookings and appointments through to invoicing and expenses...Running your own business might be a dream for many people, however there are some aspects of it which can be anything but. Whilst your days may be spent doing work that you really have a passion for, it can be easy to neglect the tedious stu...
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