Marc Peskett
Five steps to get a sustainable competitive advantage
Today’s business environment is very competitive. It’s now a lot easier and cheaper to start a business, particularly with technology en…
Eight essential steps to prepare yourself for investors
Bringing investors into your start-up will be one of the most important decisions you will make about your company. Â Raising money through…
The importance of knowing your numbers
The ultimate goal of a start-up is to be successful, profitable, scalable and saleable. Â The first few years are typically the toughest ti…
Three ways money can kill your start-up
You’ve got an idea that you want to bring to realisation, what’s the first thing you think of?  “Where will we get the money from? 
Three things to remember when picking the right start-up team
Building your start-up team is one of the biggest decisions that you will make. Â Who will you trust with your big idea? Â You need a step…
Seven steps to get you ready and set before you go raising funds
When you have an idea for a start-up, it is one of the most exciting times of your life. Everything is new and fresh and the world is at you…
The seven key considerations for tech start-ups choosing a business structure
Most tech start-ups have aspirations of building a scalable business with global reach. Initially, their focus is firmly on technical develo…
Seven reasons why you shouldn’t be afraid to raise your prices
It’s usually at this time of the year when business owners sit down and start working on next year’s budget. For most businesses, one of…
The ins and outs of investor agreements
In my last blog, I addressed the issue every new business owner faces of where to obtain their start-up capital. I focused in particular on …
Five top tips to getting start-up funding from family and friends
Start-ups typically have limited access to external funds to support getting their business off the ground. Formalised channels that establi…
