Category Archives: Financial Forecasts
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02.2013
10 Things… you shouldn’t put in your business plan (if you want to get funded) – Part 2
This week sees ‘Part Two’ of our guest blog from Stuart Hillston, founder and CEO of Constellation Capital, which highlights common mistakes that entrepreneurs should avoid when writing a business plan. It is worth a read if you are thinking, or in the process of, writing a business plan to secure investment. 6. A guaranteed return for investors You will …
13
02.2013
10 Things… you shouldn’t put in your business plan (if you want to get funded) – Part 1
Crowdcube is pleased to announce a partnership with Constellation Capital, the London based advisory firm specialising in business strategy and commercialisation through to fund raising and investment in early stage technology companies across a wide range of sectors. Stuart W. Hillston, CEO of Constellation Capital commented: “Crowdcube is setting the pace with its innovative crowdfunding model, which solves an aged-old …
27
09.2012
Crowdcube Accelerator Programme
Crowdcube, in partnership with Capital Enterprise, is launching the first ever accelerator programme that is designed to fast track businesses with good ideas to a listing on Crowdcube. This accelerator programme, which is due to be held in London in October and November is designed to provide insider knowledge and expertise of how to successfully pitch on Crowdcube. Attendees will …
04
01.2012
How to write a winning Funding Business Plan
Part 1: 10 common Mistakes Writing a winning funding business plan is not that difficult as long as you understand what an investor or is expecting to see. There are 10 common mistakes that management teams make when writing a funding business plan. Mistake No 1: Not understanding that a milestone business plans that they have great experience in writing …
25
10.2011
The 10 essential features of a professional, convincing financial forecast
Here’s a guest post from our friend Simon Thompson from Edge Financial Forecasting. This morning at a meeting where we ran out of time for my usual presentation I was asked for my single best piece of advice on the subject of forecasting to raise money. That’s easy! REMEMBER WHAT THEY’RE FOR! Providing a forecast isn’t just about ticking a …