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Hosted by Simon Jones and Dan Clarke.]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>Raising finance for business growth</title><itunes:title>Raising finance for business growth</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today we're talking about raising finance and the importance of funding in accelerating business growth, particularly for small businesses. The discussion covers various aspects of finding investors, determining the right amount of investment, and understanding equity and investor returns. Dan shares insights on breaking revenue ceilings and the significance of being ambitious in funding requests. He also provides practical advice on navigating the investment landscape, including the differences between angel and seed investors. In this conversation, Dan and Simon discuss the essential elements of preparing for investment in a business. The discussion also covers investor preferences, the role of technology in business, and key metrics that investors focus on. Dan provides insights into how entrepreneurs can effectively communicate their business's unique selling points and growth potential to secure funding.</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>Ubiq: www.ubiqeducation.com</p><p>The Bonjour Agency: www.thebonjouragency.com</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we're talking about raising finance and the importance of funding in accelerating business growth, particularly for small businesses. The discussion covers various aspects of finding investors, determining the right amount of investment, and understanding equity and investor returns. Dan shares insights on breaking revenue ceilings and the significance of being ambitious in funding requests. 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The conversation emphasises the need for passion in business and the importance of working on the business rather than just in it.</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>Ubiq: www.ubiqeducation.com</p><p>The Bonjour Agency: www.thebonjouragency.com</p><p>LinkedIn:</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this inaugural episode of the podcast, hosts Simon Jones and Dan Clarke discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, the importance of scaling businesses, and the challenges entrepreneurs face. They delve into the significance of funding for growth, the mindset required for success, and the potential future topics and guests for the podcast. 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