March 2, 2010

Have you thought about becoming a Business Angel?

Have you ever thought of becoming a business angel?  If so, entrepreneurs in the East of England have never needed your support more than they do now.

• Are you an experienced business person with a sector specialism?
• Do you have time to spare and money that you can afford to tie up for a few years? (the average investment is £42,000 but you could invest anything from £10,000 up)
• Would you be interested in investing in and advising a young/start-up business?
• Did you know that some angels have more than doubled their money in just a few years and claimed tax relief on their investment?

The British Business Angel Association and NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) published a report last year that confirmed the importance of business angels in supporting early stage companies and painted a very positive picture of the investment returns. 

• Did you know there are significant tax breaks available for business angels?
• Do you know what makes a good business angel?
• Do you know where your nearest angel group is based?

These questions and many others will be answered at our informal events at the following venues:

If you would welcome an opportunity to improve your understanding of angel investment, either on your own behalf or a client’s, we would be delighted to see you.  At each event, there will be an opportunity to talk to members of the BBAA, Business Angels, tax advisors and representatives from the East of England Development Agency’s Business Finance team. 

Please let us know if you wish to attend by calling or emailing Miranda Edwards on 01223 421988 or medwards@stjohns.co.uk.  Further details, including directions to the relevant venue, will be forwarded on receipt of your acceptance.