How to fund your UK start-up without losing control

That gap makes non-equity funding, including credit unions for business, especially relevant for women-led businesses who want to grow on their own terms. Keeping full ownership is not just about control; it can also strengthen your position if you later choose to scale or exit. Bootstrapped or debt-funded businesses often have cleaner cap tables, simpler […]
10 Ways to Find Funding to Grow Your Business in the UK

Funding is the No.1 issue for women in business. Here are ten ways that you might be able to get that cash injection when you need it.
Crowdfunding for start-ups: a practical UK finance guide

We don’t need to be big fish, we can make an impact as a shoal.
Equity-Free Finance Options for UK Women Entrepreneurs

Paulina shares her extensive knowledge of the funding available to help business growth, without sacrificing equity or compromising your strategy.
Skills and Finance Still Block Young UK Entrepreneurs

Difficulty obtaining finance and a general skills shortage risk undermining Britain’s start-up revolution, the Institute of Directors has warned.
Digital Business Models UK: How Tech Reshapes Enterprise

Today’s business models are being shaped and enabled by digital technology. Soon the industrial model could belong in a museum, says Sreela Banerjee.
Tech meets paper: Kirsty Mac follows her passion on Indiegogo

Kirsty Mac is a woman after our own heart. She loves technology and beautiful stationery and she has developed a range of products that bring them together.
Sharing is everything… An Idea worth spreading

A visionary social enterprise, led by a group of female students in Amsterdam, aims to change the face of international development. On the launch of the OFoundation’s crowdfunding campaign, Victoria Peter tells their story.
Women Fan the Flames of the Crowdfunding Revolution

Crowdfunding platform finds twice as many women support new business than men. Support network of women holds potential £1bn boost for entrepreneurs