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Darren Wall

Darren Wall

Darren is the Senior Director of Marketing at Fundz.

Recent Posts by Darren Wall:

Closing Confidence: How Investment Bankers Win Before the Deal Begins

Closing Confidence: How Investment Bankers Win Before the Deal Begins

Winning investment banking mandates starts long before the client meeting. You start with thorough research, move fast, and work together hard, even when things get crazy. Presenting your pitch is like taking an exam—it's a chance to show how well your company can perform, how much people trust you, and how smart you are.

Topics: business banking investments Pitching closing the deal

How Business Intelligence Is Transforming the Creative Economy in 2025

How Business Intelligence Is Transforming the Creative Economy in 2025

Creative work no longer runs on instinct alone. In 2025, data quietly shapes the beats behind a viral track and informs which art collab hits global screens first.

Topics: business insights business intelligence creatives

Understanding Business Unit Rates vs. Standing Charges

Understanding Business Unit Rates vs. Standing Charges

When managing business energy bills, it is critical to understand what you are truly paying for. Unit rates and standing charges are two key factors that influence your gas and electricity bills. Understanding the distinction between these phrases can help businesses make informed decisions, manage energy use effectively, and save money by switching to a more suitable business energy plan.

Topics: business costs energy efficiency

How to Speak Up When You Are Not Being Heard at Work

How to Speak Up When You Are Not Being Heard at Work

It’s frustrating when you have said something important in a meeting, only for it to be brushed aside or, worse, repeated by someone else and suddenly praised. You start to wonder if your voice even matters in the room. The truth is, speaking up at work isn’t always easy, especially when it feels like no one’s listening.

Topics: Employee Workplace

10 Reliable Ways to Raise Money for School Programs

Teachers discussing how to funraise for their school

Fundraising is essential for schools striving to enhance educational experiences, support extracurricular activities, and maintain facilities.

Topics: Education Crowdfunding non-profit fundraising

5 Ways Visual Technology Is Changing Property Investment Decisions

5 Ways Visual Technology Is Changing Property Investment Decisions

Back in the day (which is only about 10 or 15 years ago), you had to go in person or send a trustworthy representative if you wanted to invest in property. Before making the final decision, you had to travel to the site, meet with agents, and dig through paperwork. 

Topics: Technology investment property

How AP Automation Fuels Financial Agility for Fast-Growing Startups

How AP Automation Fuels Financial Agility for Fast-Growing Startups

Startups move fast. One day you’re building a product in your basement. The next, you’re juggling vendor payments, payroll, and office rent. Growth is exciting. But it also creates chaos. That’s why a streamlined financial process matters more than ever.

Topics: startups Startup finance Business expansion Automation

What Are Capital Gains Taxes?

What Are Capital Gains Taxes?

When you invest in assets like real estate, stocks, or collectibles, your primary goal is likely to make a profit. When that profit materializes through a sale, the government wants a cut. That cut is called a capital gains tax—a levy placed on the profit you make from selling an asset that has appreciated in value.

Topics: Tax regulatory compliance

Do You Really Need Life Insurance as a Startup Founder? Here's the Truth

Do You Really Need Life Insurance as a Startup Founder? Here's the Truth

Startup founders juggle a lot. You build teams. You pitch investors. You worry about the runway. With all that going on, thinking about life insurance might seem unnecessary. But here’s the thing—it might be more important than you think.

Topics: business insights Insurance

How To Create A Values-Based Culture Within A Remote Startup

How To Create A Values-Based Culture Within A Remote Startup

Topics: startups business insights Remote work

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