Articles by David Luck | Startups Magazine

David Luck

David started Capital on Tap in 2012 with the mission of providing funding to small businesses to help them grow. The business was started after David and cofounders Jan Farrarons and George Karibian saw small business funding being pulled back after the 2008 great recession. Since then Capital on Tap has gone on to funding over £1.5B to 100k+ small businesses. Prior to working at Capital on Tap David worked in both the private equity sector with KKR and management consulting sector with Bain & Company. At both firms he focused primarily on B2B companies within the finance sector. David was born in New York but grew up in Thailand. After a decade in England he and his family now consider London home.

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Five crucial tips you need to follow in preparation

Lockdown has been a massive change for almost everyone across the world, both in our personal lives and in our profession.

This article is part 2 of 2 in the series Starting a small business during a pandemic

Five tips to financially prepare your business for a second lockdown

With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, many business owners will be prioritising their finances to ensure they can continue to provide a service for their clients and customers.

This article is part 1 of 2 in the series Starting a small business during a pandemic

5 tips on how you can onboard new employees during the pandemic

Employees joining during lockdown don’t have the same chance to meet other members of their team or get acquainted more casually with the company, and it can be tough on both morale and productivity as a result.

Ten steps to safeguard your business

With many office-based businesses still required to work from home, it can be stressful trying to manage your company and protect your employees, customers, and interests. Capital on Tap’s CEO, David Luck shares his ‘business health MOT’ checklist, to ensure you’ve got the best plan in place for your business’ longevity.