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Startup of the Week - Pocket PA
by: Startacus Admin ~ 12th August 2020The 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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Building a financial plan around preparing for the new normal
by: Startacus Admin ~ 6th August 2020Donna Torres, director of small business at Xero UK shares some handy tips for preparing for the new normal and building a financial plan around it...
There is some light at the end of the tunnel for small businesses. As the lockdown continues to ease many retailers and hospitality businesses are now opening up again, or preparing to return soon.
Preparing for what’s arou...
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Pensions made easy thanks to Pension The Pennies
by: Startacus Admin ~ 2nd August 2020Saving for a pension hopefully just became a whole lot easier! Pension The Pennies is a Welsh startup that's on a mission to help eliminate the barrier to entry for private pensions
Many of us have some degree of concern about our pension - will the retirement age be changed yet again, will the amount be changed, what cuts will affect it, will it be enough to actually live on? Of course, for...
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Factors to consider when choosing your accountant
by: Startacus Admin ~ 27th July 2020Investing in the services of an accountant can yield considerable benefits, particularly for those who aren’t conversant in monetary matters. But not all accountants are created equal. Before making a hiring decision, you’ll want to devote some effort to determining which is best for you. Let's run through some of the criteria by which you might judge a potential appointment.
How much...
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5 Smart Pension Hacks for Business Owners
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th July 2020Many people dream of having their own business one day. The opportunity to work on your own hours and decide working processes is far too attractive to ignore. And now that the digital space is revolutionizing the way business works, being self-employed has become a lot more exciting.
Theses and other factors are the reason why entrepreneurs are rising from every corner of the world, including th...
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7 Questions You Should Ask When Hiring an Accounting Firm for Your Small Startup
by: Startacus Admin ~ 7th July 2020Tips and advice on hiring an accountant for your startup
Hiring an accounting firm is one of the most important decisions you can make when starting a business. A good accountant will be able to show you how and where you’re spending your money, introduce you to government schemes you might be eligible for, and keep you in the loop if they see any irregularities. An accountant will also pla...
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Seedrs portfolio sees 5 primary exits since the start of 2020
by: Startacus Admin ~ 10th June 2020The Seedrs portfolio goes from strength to strength, with five primary exits for businesses in its portfolio so far this year
Great news from leading online investment platform, Seedrs, with the announcement that it has seen five primary exits for its portfolio since the start of the year. Each exit has generated positive investor returns and takes Seedrs’ total number of primary exits...
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Business support doesn’t stop with the Government, what else is out there?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 10th June 2020Business finance support doesn’t stop with the Government. Jeff Kelisky, CEO at Seedrs highlights a few alternative financial resources that can aid your success.
"Covid-19 has proved itself to be an economic nightmare as well as a health pandemic, with many small businesses and scaleups fighting to survive. While the initial economic shock may be teetering out, we can expect the recov...
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Meniga banks €8.5m strategic investment
by: Startacus Admin ~ 28th May 2020
Major investment secured by innovative digital banking fintech Meniga
Great news for Meniga, a leading provider of digital banking technology for the world’s largest banks, with the announcement that it has closed a €8.5m strategic investment led by customers Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France and lead investor in this round, Portugal’s Grupo Cré...
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Bolt, the leading European transportation platform, closes an investment round of €100m
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th May 2020
Bolt raises €100m from Naya Capital to help with the growth of its innovative ride-hailing, micromobility and food delivery services.
The leading European transportation platform, Bolt has closed an investment round of €100m as it continues to scale all of its product segments from ride-hailing to micromobility and food delivery in Europe and Africa.
The investment comes fr...
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- Raise Spring Accelerator programme seeking applications for next cohort 30th Jan 2023 Want to build an investable, scalable tech startup? The Raise Accelerator programme is now open for applications and will help you do just that.
- Leading French Travel Co. Offers Mentoring to two UK startups on its prestigious two-month programme 23rd Jan 2023 High-potential social impact startups from the UK sought for the 9th annual Les Tremplins by Voyage Privé programme.