A client asked me yesterday how it is that the tax year ends on such an odd date. It just so happens that I knew the answer and it is interesting enough to share. But it is a long story, here goes: Once upon a time our calendar year started in March. The Roman year Read more about So why does the tax year end on 5th April? The answer is fascinating[…]
In our work with the recently created Enterprise Hub at a London University we concluded that students needed access to crowdfunding and that there was a strong business case for the University to embrace and support that – to the point of providing the platform. This is in addition to providing access to the Start-Up Read more about Crowdfunding platform – project management task completed[…]
I’m a mentor on a superb programme: the ‘New Entrepreneurs Foundation’ (NEF) NEF take exceptional young people who have a fledging business or a business idea and put them through a programme which provides them with unique opportunities and resources, including corporate placements, incubator hub resources and coaches and mentors. See the link below: http://newentrepreneursfoundation.com/programme-explained/why-join/ Read more about An excellent opportunity for young entrepreneurs[…]
An enlightening ‘invitation only’ session with some serious investors in businesses last week. They expressed personal opinions on what makes a business interesting to them as investors and some points were worth sharing. In summary they look for: Businesses that have the clear capability to be scaled up Short, sharp and believable presentations ‘Coachability’ of the Read more about A candid view from Quality Investors[…]