Do TV and Film Investments Make Money?

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Trends in television The introduction of video-on-demand (VOD) services including Amazon and Netflix has revolutionised the way we watch TV. They are each gaining millions of new subscribers each year and produce ever more of their own award-winning…

Marketing and design sectors note strong growth as UK creative industries post annual £7bn boost

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The creative industries are growing at double the rate of the UK economy and marketing is one of the strongest sectors, according to a new government report. Statistics released by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport show that creative…

Should you invest in a VCT? Investors can get tax-free dividends and a 30% income tax break – but beware the risks

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The tightening of the screw on tax perks and investment limits for pension saving is tempting higher earners to add risky venture capital trusts and enterprise investment schemes to their retirement planning.  Those who have already filled…

Does crowdfunding growth make it a contender?

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Crowdfunding is a way in which individuals, businesses and organisations can raise money to finance or refinance their activities via internet-based portals called crowdfunding platforms. Debt-based crowdfunding is usually by way of peer-to-peer…

A new era for the Enterprise Investment Scheme

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Advertorial: For some in-depth insight we put questions to Nigel Ashfield, Managing Director of TIME Investments, on the changing landscape of EIS and their innovative new opportunity. Advertorial: Nigel, can you tell me about what led…

Small business EIS investment increases year on year

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The number of investments made into UK small businesses through the tax efficient EIS scheme rose by 11 per cent from 122,320 in 2013/14 to a record 135,445 in 2014/15. The number of companies raising funds through the Enterprise Investment…
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MAULING! Growth stocks sit and watch as blue-chips get battered

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Mining stocks and retailers dragged the top-share index sharply lower, but London's growth stocks largely escaped unnoticed. Both the FTSE Aim All-Share, down a point at 725, and the FTSE Aim 100, down three points at 3,384, were only mildly…

CLIMBING! FTSE 100 slides but AIM stocks make progress

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Africa-focused stocks were to be found at opposite ends of the greasy pole Aim stocks were upholding the honour of UK shares at the open, offsetting losses on mid-caps and blue-chips. The FTSE 100 index was down 13 points at 6,143 3after…

Private equity players pile into forecourts

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Private equity and institutional investors dominated the forecourt property market in 2015, taking stakes in four of the top five independent retailers, according to Barber Wadlow’s latest market update. The influx of private equity…

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) 2016

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The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is aimed at attracting venture capitalists to inject cash into start-up businesses and in return they receive tax incentives. Chancellor George Osborne set up SEIS in April 2012. Since then,…

Growthdeck: UK Crowdfunding Industry Success Fueled by EIS & SEIS Tax Exemptions

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Equity crowdfunding platform Growthdeck is highlighting the importance of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, two tax benefits to encourage individuals to invest in small companies.  In a company statement,…