Posts Tagged ‘Fundraising’
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 the enterprise. They retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). For those…
Read MoreUse Creative Fundraising Instead of Equity or Debt
First, my story as an example Let me tell you the story of how I raised $100,000 to fill a gap needed to purchase a new home for my young family years ago. I had located a beautiful home that would be a stretch to finance and had arranged for a first mortgage from the…
Read MoreThe 3 Phases of a Tech Startup
Most tech startups go through three phases: 3Fs, Seed and VC/Scale. Understanding these stages, and the objectives for each, is an important factor in strategy development and decision making. Not understanding the stage you’re currently in is one of the most common reason tech startups fail to move forward, or worse, fail. The Three Phases:…
Read More3 Strategies That Helped Me Raise $500,000 in Less Than Three Weeks
It takes money to make money, and finding people willing to invest their hard-earned dollars into your startup or venture isn’t always easy. Raising money can be challenging and often downright dejecting, but it can also be inspiring and lead to significant progress within your company. Whether you are a “garage” startup or a fully-funded…
Read MoreEssential Tips to Create a Successful Business Raffle
Raffle fundraisers can be very successful and relatively easy campaigns for businesses. Great for boosting publicity, attracting a bigger customer base and raising funds for a good cause, raffles are cost-effective way to make a big difference. Interested consumers and potential clients are immediately attracted to a business through a successful and well-promoted raffle, and…
Read More5 Ways Unknown Founders Can Draw Interest from Investors
There’s no better time to be an entrepreneur than right now. Not only is there a low barrier to entry for the business world, startups now have access to what is estimated as a trillion dollar pool of capital. But apart from crowdfunding portals that make money more accessible, fundraising can still be a painful and time-consuming process. In fact,…
Read MoreRaise Money on Good News
The first rule for raising money is to do it on good news—right when sales are increasing at an increasing rate. Or when a major customer signs a significant deal. Or when something happens that makes an investor think this company is about to break out. Unfortunately, the longer you wait without significant upward news, the harder…
Read MoreWhere Startups Get Their Money
Funding Your Company Without Funds with Mike Moyer
Financial Tips for Avoiding Startup Failure
