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  <title><![CDATA[Projecting start-up costs for a new business]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The majority of new businesses fail within five years, many because they make too little money and spend too much. In the early years, maintaining tight control of costs and knowing exactly what needs to be spent is essential. Business owners that don’t know how much they will be spending each week risk significant trouble if costs suddenly spiral out of control. Projecting start-up costs in the short and long-term is essential to building a profitable and sustainable business.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:22:45 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Alternative methods of raising funds]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Business growth has traditionally been financed by banks, venture capitalists or angel investors. But sometimes the traditional route is not always ideal. Nowadays the potential funding opportunities have diversified. If your company is struggling to raise finance, consider looking for an alternative method of funding to get the cash you need to growth.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Sources of start-up finance]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[All businesses need money to get off the ground, but the way in which you raise this money is very important. There are numerous routes to access finance, all of which come with their own advantages and disadvantages.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:40:04 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Common mistakes when making investor presentations]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Pitching to investors can be one of the most nerve wracking situations around, but it’s important to retain your cool and stay on target to get the best chance of securing that important investment. Avoid these errors in order to bolster your chances.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:37:22 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Investing your own money into your business]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Investing your own money into your business is an option taken by many entrepreneurs. There are a number of ways to invest – from savings and remortgages to selling valuable assets.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:31:29 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Raising money from friends and family]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Start-up finance from friends and family is a popular way to kick-start a business; favourable terms and flexible repayment schedules are often just what entrepreneurs need when trying to get off to a good start.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:26:51 GMT</pubDate>
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