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"I contacted you in early July regarding my business VirtualSalons & VirtualSpas and you referred me to post our investment opportunity on the Mid-Atlantic Investment Network - which I did. I now have one quality venture group that is interested as a result."
Jennifer Christian - VirtualSalons, Inc.


How to Start Your Own Business in the UK

You’ve decided that you want to go into business for yourself, but where do you start? The question that pops into most investors heads at the beginning is how to start your own business. Whilst the process for starting your own business may seem confusing at first, the process is actually fairly simple once you begin looking into it. However there are some decisions that you have to make early on that could have a long-term impact on your business in the future, so you’ll want to ensure that you get these steps correct.

The best way to really find out how to start your own business is to write a business plan for your new business. This business plan will map out the strategies and financial aspects of your business idea and will quickly tell you whether the business is likely to be a success or not.

The next step is to decide what type of company that you want to set up, In the UK this can come on a few different forms, such as a Limited Company, a LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) or a Sole Trader. This is an area that will have a long-term impact on your business if you get this wrong so it is a good idea to put a lot of thought into this step.

You will need to arrange a business bank account and also arrange the finance that you require. Finance can be raised through a wide variety of means- perhaps you have your own start-up capital or you are thinking about borrowing this from friends or family. More often than not entrepreneurs will either look to the bank, venture capitalists or angel investors for money. If you are launching a business that will relatively small initially then sometimes the bank or venture capitalists will not be interested in helping you, especially if you do not have an established track record as an entrepreneur. In these instances new businesses can look towards private investment for help as this type of financial support can be great for launching a business.

Remember also that in the UK you will also have taxation requirements that you will need to take care of. You will need to inform the HMRC for tax purposes and you should also remember that you will need to pay National Insurance and PAYE for yourself and if you have employees working for you. It may be a good idea to get an accountant to help you with all the financial paperwork so you can concentrate on running your new business, this will help free up your time and ensure no mistakes are made.

Business Entrepreneurs - Raise funding for your new business start-up in the UK.

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Premium Proposals

Online Invoicing Startup (demo available) Investment Needed

eBilling / online invoicing is currently taking markets by storm. Cost savings up to 70% is achievable and adds to the paperless office concept. The Product is ready as a proof of concept. Need investor(pref advisor) for startup team.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £100,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £500,000

World Record Attempting, £1 Million On-Line Event.

Million Ideals Limited has devised a £1m World Record Attempting event called the Million Photo Bus. The event involves selling 1 Million photo spaces on a Route Master bus online. We have strong PR/media links and are set to take the world by storm.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £25,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £50,000


Building renewable energy asset infrastucture for long term growth and wealth

Existing, profitable team require seed capital for installation of established renewable energy technology with government mandated, long term contracted incomes. Excellent low risk opportunity for entry into this growth sector.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £75,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £250,000

Healthcare product with patents pending. Experienced management team and great ROI.

A new product that will help patients take medications on time, reducing waste, hospital visits and promoting better health.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £50,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £150,000

Exciting New Music Event in South England with a £1.45 million profit forecast in year 3

Shakedown is a 1-day music event in July 2011 which will be the only event of its kind in the Brighton area. With an experienced management team, huge yet realistic profit forecasts and a world-class line-up, Shakedown looks set to be a huge success.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £25,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £150,000


New & Unique Bra design and invention

New & Unique Bra design and invention - Seeking for £250,000 for 25% stake in my business. The investment can be in two stages, startup for £50,000 and production for £200,000.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £50,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £250,000

Luxury Hair and Beauty salon in Central London

Company located in very attractive place in Mayfair looking for investment to push the company to complete basement refurbishment and achieve sales. We are seeking an Angel Investment of £50,000 for purposes.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £10,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £50,000


Alternative Investment Fund (Hedge Fund)

Early stage investing into an Alternative Investment Fund (Hedge Fund).

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £1,000,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £15,000,000

Worldwide play in the mobile payments space, including USA, Eastern Europe and Africa

One of the very few opportunities available for non institutional investors to participate in worldwide payments infrastructure in the rapidly growing mobile space. Product is highly scalable. Company has commenced revenue.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £30,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £400,000

Invest in a new luxury lingerie retail brand - named one of Top 5 stores for 2009 by TimeOut

The Company is a new exciting luxury lingerie retail brand with great potential. It has been called 'The Coolest Place in London to buy your smalls' by TimeOut and featured in 'Britain's best boutiques' in Vogue. We need funds to expand.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £50,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £100,000

Residential Property Development

The investment requirement is £1,350,000 and has a forecast return of 32% over a forecast period of 16 months (25.4% IRR).

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £250,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £1,350,000

Pharmaceutical company with potential breakthrough cancer treatment looking to raise $1m.

AKD Global is a specialty Biotech company with a focus in oncology and other therapeutic categories. Our lead molecule is a potentially life-changing small molecule therapy for cancer specifically targeting difficult to treat cancers.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £50,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £660,000

A unique website for generating new and repeat business for SME's

A unique style of generating new and repeat business for SME's. A national firm proactive in getting the clients the business they need. A compelling, remarkably affordable opportunity for any business.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £20,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £80,000


Surface Gold Mining Operation Exploiting Proven Reserves in Ghana

Goldbank is a small scale gold mining owner operator that owns five concessions of approximately twenty five acres each. These concessions are registered at the Ghana Minerals Commission and they have a life of ten years.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £345,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £1,723,000

Pre-sold unique babywear Products sold worldwide, guaranteed return.

We Are clothing Manufacturers with a unique innovative babywear safety product. With no competition. 5 year contracts in place and orders in work. Prospective commercials in USA Info Market already selling in Australia, China, New Zealand etc.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £150,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £250,000

Biofuel production in Ukraine

The small investment that will allow one to be on the crest of new energy breakthrough.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £20,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £50,000

Highly acclaimed and respected product needs working capital and development funding

Essence of Ireland, a unique product now being compared to multi- million pound productions Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. With critical acclaim and a glowing reputation, there is lots of interest from all UK theatres and international promoters.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £30,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £150,000


EPOS Ecommerce Retail system ready to take to market

Our Unique "All-in-One" Live retail system stacked full of USPs is ready to take to Market. The market is huge and coming alive rapidly. Proven profit generating for our clients. Core development complete. International Partner potential.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £25,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £125,000

Unique development project in Bulgaria

Development of a complex of houses, expansion of existing project. Location: Bankya - a lung and heart diseases balneotherapy centre with mineral springs, very well preserved nature, 15km from the center of Sofia, Bulgaria.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £75,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £450,000


Established Helicopter Manufacturer requires funding for new innovative model

Pegasus’s new disruptive technology for helicopters is innovative and low cost. Requires funding for demonstrator models. Huge potential sales.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: £250,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: £500,000



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