Stakeholders are anyone with a vested interest in your business, from directors to partners, from investors to shareholders. In this section we look at how you can manage your investment and how to work with stakeholders. We also look at your interests as a director or partner, and share key insights and experiences from stakeholders themselves.
Getting Communication Right During a Crisis
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Darren Hockley, Managing Director of DeltaNet International, shares insight into the importance of effective communication during a crisis and how it can help build lasting relationships
Do I Need A Shareholders' Agreement?
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A shareholders’ agreement is a vital legal document for many businesses and can protect the interests of both majority and minority shareholders
Creating a Pitch Deck To Secure Investor Funding
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Creating your first pitch deck can seem like a daunting task. To help you get started, Mike Sims of ThinkLions shares three ways to leverage your pitch deck to win over investors
The Benefits of Incorporating Your Business
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Incorporating your business can offer many important legal and tax advantages. Here's a quick look at whether incorporation is right for your small business
Why More Entrepreneurs Should Become Mentors
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Ed Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder of PushFar, shares five reasons why every entrepreneur should consider becoming a mentor
How to Write & Deliver the Perfect Business Pitch
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Arden University's Alison Watson reveals how small business owners can develop their presentation skills to capture the attention of investors when delivering a business pitch
A Guide to Director Redundancy
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Closing down a business can be a complicated process, with directors often overlooking the fact that they are eligible for redundancy pay. Gary Addison talks us through the small print
Can Startups Really Benefit From Having a Mentor?
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New Covent Garden Soup's John Stapleton shares his thoughts on the value a mentor can add to a startup and explores how to choose the right mentor for your business
Angel Investors: an Introduction
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Angel investors are an important part of the business funding landscape in the UK. But what is an angel investor, and how could they benefit your business?
The Careers of the Founders
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Setting Up or Altering a UK Partnership Business
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Setting up or altering a UK partnership business requires some practical and legal knowledge; these FAQs should help you get your company up and running.
Terminating an Executive Officer After TARP Funding
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What are the consequences for terminating an executive officer in a US firm that has accepted Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) government funding?
Why You're Doing FX Payments All Wrong
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For those who have to contend with the murky world of transferring money abroad, you know that there are large risks with dealing in foreign exchange.
How to Add a New Shareholder
— Read More — How to Add a New ShareholderFind out how to add a shareholder to your company and how to invest in a firm by buying shares. Before you do anything, read our guide.
Shareholders’ Rights and Unfair Prejudice
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We explain unfair prejudice and how it can affect company shareholders. If you think you're a victim, read our guidance and examples.
Investors’ Rights in a Company
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As an investor in a company you're classed as a shareholder - make sure you know your rights, what you can do and the restrictions.
Limited Company With a Foreign Partner
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Some business owners have concerns about working with a foreign business partner. Review our advice on what to consider before entering into a partnership
What is a Venture Capitalist?
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The Board of Directors
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How Much Profit are Directors Entitled to?
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Fleximize explains the way that directors are awarded company profits, and importantly how much they are entitled to. Read our brief guide to learn more
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