This updated comprehensive guide is published with the co-operation and support of 3i plc, the UK"s leading provider of venture capital finance. Too many directors of small- and medium-sized companies are unaware of the financial options open to them to fund expansion. Funding techniques are developing all the time. Small companies can sometimes raise capital in ways that were once the prerogative of big quoted companies. The book lists all the possible sources available to British firms, both within the UK and from EU institutions, and gives practical advice on how best to exploit them. It also contains sections on preparing business plans and the proper presentation to create the best response.