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Ireland looks to entrepreneurs for an economic boost

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:46:15 -0400

There is no question that the global economic downturn has had a particularly harmful effect on Irelandâ€™s economy after over a decade of prosperity. While exports have been resilient, unemployment has surged and the collapse of the real estate market has made getting loans increasingly more difficult. Finance Minister Brian Lenihan is on record as saying Ireland is facing the most challenging fiscal and economic position in a generationâ€. But the news is not all bad. The global economic crisis is likely to give rise to a new wave of entrepreneurs who are looking to start businesses in technology, communications, and pharmaceuticals. Despite its recent problems, Ireland has traditionally been a preferred environment for investing venture capital. With one of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe at 12.5%, Ireland is still a prime location for start-up companies that could become the next big company which creates more business opportunities, jobs and a faster economic recovery. Still, funds are tight for the friends and family who would normally help young entrepreneurs with raising capital. **End Summary** Topics: ireland investment]]> angel investors]]> business funding]]> irish entrepreneurs]]> venture capitalists]]> irish investment]]> business investing opportunities]]> i]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> The Investment Network Ireland helps you in finding Angel Investors in Ireland and Investment Opportunities within Ireland, along with international investors and business entrepreneurs. Visit us for more details.

New Zealand's Investing Grows With Angel Investment

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:03:20 -0400

In these uncertain times, many countries are looking to stabilize their markets or just get out of the hole much less look to expand. Nobody has been unaffected by the current international financial crisis but some have been less affected than others. Despite the reduced demand for exports from its very resourceful agricultural system, New Zealand is still in a strong financial position. After many years of economic prosperity that gave the government a monetary cushion, public debt is significantly lower than most developed nations. After weathering the storm of the global recession, New Zealand is looking to quickly bounce back and develop a thriving market, largely due to small business, start ups and venture capital. With a newly elected pro-business government looking to increase financial-sector productivity, a surge in the number of start-up businesses has put pressure on the venture capital market to come up with more funds to allow those businesses to keep going. **End Summary** Topics: angel investors]]> business angels]]> entrepreneurs]]> venture capital]]> new zealand business investment]]> find an investor]]> private investors]]> new zealand bu]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> The New zealand Investment Network helps you in finding Angel Investor and Venture Capital within New Zealand, along with international investors and business entrepreneurs. Visit us for more details.

The Resurgence of Entrepreneurs & Angel Investors in Singapore

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:48:55 -0400

With recent results showing a strong recovery in Singaporeâ€™s export driven economy, entrepreneurship in Singapore is showing a renaissance perhaps even surpassing what it used to have, considering its history as being a very conservative country when it comes to start-up investments. There has been little press on markets that have gained ground in Asia other than the heavy hitters (China), but reports have stated that Singaporeâ€™s market has also grown during 2009. Entrepreneurs from Singapore who in the past had migrated their ideas to Silicon Valley have decided to bring their learning back home. With many projects and ideas still in the stages of seed or early stage venture capital, many organisations in Singapore have started to cater to building this stage. Some of the more accessible ones include iJam incubators, which invest around 50k Singapore Dollars in exchange for a portion of the company, along with the recently launched Singapore branch of the Angel Investment Network. The Singapore Investment Network at http://www.investmentnetwork.sg has new users signing up daily to look for potential investors for their start-up or small business. **End Summary** Topics: singapore investment]]> singapore business]]> entrepreneur]]> ange]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> The Investment Network Singapore helps you in finding Angel Investors in Singapore and Investment Opportunities within Singapore, along with international investors and business entrepreneurs.visit us for more details.