Working with Investors
How to Raise Money for Growth (& Get Some Sleep)
The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance…
Can You Defend Your Plan & Not Be Defensive?
When meeting with investors or even your board, during the period devoted to feedback after your presentation, you will hear comments and recommendations that don’t resonate with you. Some will be from a misunderstanding of…
4 Pitching Tips for Investment Success
I started pitching to investors in September 2018. Earlier in August that year, whilst on holiday, I devised a spreadsheet of 18 investors. Investors that I researched, investors that I liked the sound of, investors…
Raising money? Find your champion.
Increasing your chances of success If you seek funds from an organized investment group such as an angel fund, venture capital entity, or even an investment club, the first thing you want to do is…
5 Keys To Negotiating Your Fair Share Of Any Startup
I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have…
Remember These 3 Essential Things for Your Business Plan
Here’s some insider advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, from professional investors. Each of us has a list of things we look for early on when identifying whether we want to go to the next step in…
How to Find Investors for Your Small Business Dream
Starting a small business can be more than just a dream. If it is something you have considered, you probably know that coming up with the financial backing to launch a successful endeavor can be…
What Investments Should a New Entrepreneur Make?
There are a lot of things someone new to the world of startups should know. Indeed, if you’re new to the world of entrepreneurship, you’re in a much riskier boat than most. Maybe you’ve just…
7 Costs To Consider Before Taking Your Startup Public
Despite the fact that the number of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) for startups have continued to stay low, I still hear it touted often as the preferred exit strategy. I suspect the exuberance for an…
Beware: A Million Things Can Kill the Deal
So, you’ve found the buyer, received a letter of interest, signed it, and exclusively tied your company up for a period to complete the deal. Everyone on the board is anxious to close this. You’ve…
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