Recent content by chrisdavidson

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    Any bright ideas to raise finance for my business? Anyone?

    Hi Sally, There are a number of options out there depending on how much you want and what you are prepared to give back. This is something you would need to get your head around if you wanted secured funding. Anybody providing finance wants something in return, whether it is a share of...
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    Short Term Asset Finance

    try searching for asset backed lenders/ asset backed lending on google. There are a number in operation...
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    UK business grants and funds

    Hi Amazin, I concur with most replies here, grants are few and far between, and in my experience, usually for science/research projects or for social impact/enterprise. There are a good number of funders out there focusing on small business requirements, some sector specific and some that...
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    Recommend an accountant?

    Hi, Yes I use Alita Beard in Bournemouth. I have used her for 4 years and been really impressed with her. She explains everything in layman terms and has helped me keep on top of the cashflow and plan well. http://www.alitabeard.com/ All the best, Chris
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    Some ideas/advice with a growing business please!

    Hi Matt, Yes expanding too quickly can be tricky but she cannot be in 2 or more places at once. It does become a question of do you run your own business, or do you do the business' core activity? In other words, does she want to build a teaching business, with trainers under her, or does...
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    Hello! Funding Specialist with a twist...

    Good morning everyone, My name is Chris Davidson, and I've just joined the forum! I have been an investment professional since 2001, and since 2008 in particular, I have worked as freelance funding specialist, helping to raise over £65m worth of alternative business funding in the UK in...