Monday 28 March

They are rare, often have strings attached and can be tricky to snare for companies without a track record. But grants can prove an ideal leg-up for new businesses.

Today, we outline the 10 steps your start-up can take to improve its chances of landing a grant. There are, of course, no guarantees that you will secure the money, but our top tips will ensure that you at least put yourself in the frame.

Elsewhere, we talk to digital comic book newcomer Cloud 9 Comix and mentor Reuben Buchanan explains why investors are more likely to fund entrepreneurs who put their own money on the line. 

Oliver Milman, editor