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Future Fund Publishes Diversity Data of Companies Receiving Convertible Loan Agreements
Press release
Future Fund Publishes Diversity Data of Companies Receiving Convertible Loan Agreements Press release 17 December 2020 £975.5m worth of convertible loans approved for 971 companies 39% of funding to companies outside London worth £384.9m 78% of funding to mixed gender senior management teams 59% of […]
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Coronavirus loan schemes extended to 31 March 2021
Press release
Coronavirus loan schemes extended to 31 March 2021 Press release 17 December 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today further extended the government’s three Coronavirus business interruption loan schemes. The extension means that the schemes will now have an end date of 31 March 2021, […]
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5 things venture capitalists are looking for in 2021
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5 things venture capitalists are looking for in 2021 Throughout 2020, venture capitalists (VCs) have turned away from sectors such as hospitality and retail, due to the industries' cyclical nature and the dramatic impact COVID-19 and the government lockdown have had on business. Brexit poses a […]
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Maintaining your mojo
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Maintaining your mojo Here are some tips from successful businesspeople on how to stay motivated and driven. We all possess our own 'magical power' that motivates and drives us, otherwise known as our 'mojo'. During tough times, it can be put to the test, but resilience and fortitude is in its very […]
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AirPOS
Case study
As COVID-19 hit, this Belfast retail company was part way through a funding round when a key investor pulled out and all its customers were forced to shutter their businesses. Needing funding to protect itself from closure, AirPOS applied to the Future Fund and is now looking forward to a future of […]
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Tips on hiring new employees
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Tips on hiring new employees What to consider when hiring new employees Hiring a new employee costs more than simply their salary. In fact, when hiring a new staff member at the average UK salary of £27,600, the true cost to you, on average, for the first year of that employment is around £62,890 […]
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Selling your business
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Selling your business Whether you're seeking to sell your business in order to retire, or want to use the capital released to build another business, the process can be a stressful and complicated affair. Developing an effective exit strategy requires meticulous planning to achieve the highest […]
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Managing stress
Blog post
Managing stress With the arrival of a second wave of coronavirus, and tighter lockdown measures in place across the UK in response, business owners, managers and employees are facing unprecedented levels of stress at work and at home. Indeed, we’ve all been affected. The Centre for Mental Health […]
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British Business Bank appoints Jenny Knott as Non-Executive Director
Press release
British Business Bank appoints Jenny Knott as Non-Executive Director Press release 14 December 2020 The British Business Bank has appointed Jenny Knott as Non-executive Director (NED) to the board of British Business Bank plc, effective from 14 December 2020. Jenny Knott is a highly experienced […]
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British Business Investments announces new £25m commitment to Haydock Finance
Press release
British Business Investments announces new £25m commitment to Haydock Finance Press release 11 December 2020 British Business Investments (BBI), a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, today announces a £25 million commitment to asset finance specialist, Blackburn-based Haydock […]