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Bootstrap your business

Emma Haslett finds out how to perfect the ultra-light start-up.

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Friends, family and fools

How to raise start-up capital from people you know without falling out - or losing out.

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Five steps: finding a business angel

Need your own personal Dragon? Look no further.

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The big pitcher: how to do a killer presentation

Pitching isn't just slick slideshows: try these insider tips for size.

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Figured out: grants

Smarta flags up some of the big figures and funds you should know about if you're after a grant.

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Swap shop: exchanging equity for professional services

What happens when you gives shares to another business?

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Wordled: US small business support package

Wordle weighs up US treasury secretary Timothy Geithner’s statement.

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When banks say no

A rejection from a bank doesn't mean the end of the line. Here's why you have to try and try again.

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Three ideas: Alternative business finance

Begged and borrowed all you can from friends? Start thinking outside the box.

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Taking finance for granted

Find out how to track down and win one of 6,000 non-repayable grants open to UK businesses.

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