Tag: Capital

The tight venture capital market, brought on by the global financial crisis, and the withdrawal of the Federal Government’s Commercial Ready grant last year have threatened the viability of start-ups with research and development projects. Spokesperson for GBS Ventures Brigitte Smith says the majority of companies in the life sciences sector have less than a […]

In the coming months, we will take a comprehensive look at franchising. To guide businesses through the process, we talk to experts in the franchising industry – Here, in the first of our special features, we look at how to determine the right time to franchise your business. It is common for owners of successful businesses […]