How to Raise Money Podcast

Is now the best time to raise money for a property development? Nigel & Ray look at market forces and the influence of demand and supply in assessing what you could or should do. Plus Ray goes off on one about Vienna... Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts ! Nigel's affiliate link to opening a bank account in minutes...

The Bank of England says that there is £19 billion in old currency (no longer legal tender) that has not been returned to the bank! Where the hell is it all?! Check down the back of the sofa, old coat pockets, under your Granny's mattress! Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts ! Nigel's affiliate link to opening a bank ac...

Should we think again about crypto, FIAT money and who is actually running the world? Or should we just get on with our own ways of raising money? The world is changing and FAST! What does it mean and does it affect you? Ray and Nigel pull back the curtain and have a look...and it is scary! Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple po...

A combination of 'affordability' criteria requirements and a shift in emphasis from lenders means that you need to focus on EBITDA and rent coverage. No idea what that means? Hopefully today's episode will clarify matters! Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts ! Nigel's affiliate link to opening a bank account in minutes...

Continuing a look at what banks (or lenders in general) need and today we talk about financial information. Do you know your numbers? Are your numbers realistic or laughable? Bad numbers could scupper any chance of raising money so it's time to focus on your financial info! Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts ! Nigel's...

Today we look at more of what Banks (or lenders in general) need to assess your 'thing' so they can decide whether to lend you money! Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts ! Nigel's affiliate link to opening a bank account in minutes with access to CRYPTO, Stocks and more is HERE Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start...

Ray and Nigel are shocked, horrified and sickened at the attack and war on Ukraine and utterly condemn it and hope and pray it ends as quickly as possible. Today we discuss how we have seen the world strategy on energy, food and other things has led to a monoculture and dependancy that has very little resilience. What does this mean for our ability to raise money, invest and build returns that are...

If you are looking to raise money via borrowing e.g. a loan from the bank, then you will find that the banks need a lot of info! Ray and Nigel talk through some of the things the banks need and give their thoughts on the best way for you to gather and present what they need. Have you tried to get a loan from a bank - what did they ask you? Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a...

It is on the news, it is in the food you buy and the energy you need to buy to heat your home...it is everywhere! But what is Inflation and how does it affect us? What can we do about it? Should we be worried? Ray and Nigel give their thoughts on Inflation and How to Raise Money. What do you think? Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on...

We always think 'this time it is different' but history shows that it never is! So where are we today in the economic cycle and what does that tell us we should be doing when it comes to raising money, investing, selling, buying and all the rest of it?  Ray and Nigel discuss where we might be and what it means to you. Get your copy of the "Economic Clock" and more - click HERE What do you thi...

"Wealth of world's 10 richest men doubled in pandemic", Oxfam says "The pandemic has made the world's wealthiest far richer but has led to more people living in poverty "Lower incomes for the world's poorest contributed to the death of 21,000 people each day, its report claims. "But the world's 10 richest men have more than doubled their collective fortunes since March 2020" Oxfam said. When you r...

This shocked us both. So much so that we have 'acted' out the satirical description of 'What Is A Bank' first shared by Punch magazine in 1957. Can it be true? Is that really what a bank is? And do we need them? Nigel and Ray peek behind the curtain and are shocked at what they saw! Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts !...

Welcome to 2022! What does the year hold for those of us wanting to raise money - especially with the pressure on inflation, interest rates and Chinese property company debt...what?...yes, Chinese property company debt. And our favourite topic of the Banks will be examined. Remember to share the podcast with your friends and a review, from you, would be wonderful! So let's strap in for a fabulous...

Start a business or buy a business?  Which should you do? Today, Ray and Nigel discuss some of the issues that many people who ponder the question 'should I buy a business' have to consider. AND there experience shows that many people don't think about it carefully enough! Give yourself the best chance to succeed and that starts by listening to this episode. Enjoy! Email us at hello@howtorais...

Should you do a Joint Venture? For a lot of people who want to raise money the quickest way can be to 'do a JV' BUT should you? Listen as Ray and Nigel highlight a few things that many failed JVs forgot to consider. If they had would the JV have been a success? You decide! Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts ! Nigel's a...

With new variants, vaccines and vagaries in full flow at the end of 2021, we look at where we are and what it means for you in 2022. What are your thoughts on 2022 and how you Raise Money?  Email us at hello@howtoraisemoney.co.uk  REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts ! Nigel's affiliate link to opening a bank account in minutes with access to CRYPTO,...

Take the quick Quiz to see if you are ready to Raise Money HERE It may be a small thing or a huge thing...whatever it is, it's holding you back from raising money! Not sure quite what the problem is? Take our quick Quiz and find the answer! REMEMBER to get a mention on the show...simply review us on Apple podcasts ! Nigel's affiliate link to opening a bank account in minutes with access to CRYPTO,...

For anyone who has struggled to actually talk to someone from a bank that can actually give help, support or even answers, we know it may sound incredible...but yes Nigel actually saw and spoke to some bankers! What they said was interesting and may help you and me Raise Money in the future! Why are they doing this? Well, the banks are worried about the rise of the Challenger banks (see below for...

Data. Data breaches. Hacking. It's all the stuff of Hollywood and big business isn't it? We as entrepreneurs don't need to worry about things like GDPR do we? And has anyone been fined under GDPR anyway?  In fact, where does the money from GDPR fines go??!! Well, prompted by a follow up question from HTRM listener, Henrik, we look at disclaimers, legal stuff and GDPR. It might just pay to lis...

When Raising Money, does it really matter what the interest or inflation rates are? Historic low interest rates but rising inflation may mean interest rates will rise - what does that mean to you and me? PS that link re Nigel losing 13kg in weight - use this affiliate link HERE Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking the link below Get your free resource guides - HERE https://ww...

Contentious? Life saving? Millstone? The BounceBack Loan scheme has had many descriptions and everyone has an opinion on them. The aim was to support business. It was a great way to Raise Money for many to keep your business going during lockdown BUT now the repayments have started the question is: Can You Afford To Repay? We always believe that if you borrow, you repay. But normally that is becau...

If there is no planet left at least you don't have to repay that loan... ...Ray and Nigel discuss the COP26 conference and reflect on messaging and how to 'sell' a deal so that people rush to invest. PS that link re Nigel losing 13kg in weight - use this affiliate link HERE Resources: NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Start here by clicking the link below Get your free resource guides - HERE https://www.ht...

Thank you Henrik for getting in touch with us (hello@htrmoney.co.uk) to suggest a topic for the podcast...and it's a real goodie! How do you ask for money from someone you know but rarely see?! Ray and Nigel give a few ideas and possible approaches to try. Let us know how you get on with it Henrik (and anyone else who thinks it might help them too)!!! Enjoy! PS that link re Nigel losing 13kg in we...

There was sad news recently as Sir Gerry Robinson passed away. Both Nigel and Ray reflect on the 'TroubleShooter' style of tv that he and (one of Nigel's heroes) Sir John Harvey Jones pioneered. As the NHS spirals into a media fuelled doom, we look at the principles of a strong management team being key to investors and whether they feel confident to invest. The NHS, we suspect, would not get much...

Ten top tips for dealing with disasters! 1. Disasters come in all sorts of disguises so don't ignore your gut feelings!!  2. Make sure you sort the obvious things...like up-to-date insurance and proper IT back-up systems.  3. Stay informed so, if possible, you know when disaster is looming. 4. Have back-up plans (Exits!!) in place for the obvious disasters which might occur. 5. Once a di...