‘Tips’ Archive

10 Laws Every Entrepreneur Should Know August 31, 2010 No Comments

There really is no choosing to become an entrepreneur; there are some who are simply born to bring new ideas, products and solutions to the marketplace and others who do not have an entrepreneurial bone in their body. But even those who have the skills and ambition to become an entrepreneur must be prepared to [...]

Sharing The Spoils August 26, 2010 No Comments

Small businesses and their owners can benefit greatly from receiving assistance from business Angels in the form of private equity capital. Depending on your outlook, finding investors for a new venture could be seen as an exciting challenge or a daunting task. Either way, it is imperative to the success of many serious start-ups and [...]

Five Things To Know Before Pitching For Angel finance August 23, 2010 1 Comment

Before you pitch your venture to a small business investor you need to be sure that you are completely ready for what could be the most important few minutes of your life. I mean, how often does anyone get to present in front of a wealthy, successful individual who has the financial clout to literally [...]

Bill’s Top Five Tips for SpeedFunding July 2, 2010 No Comments

Pitching is an exciting, adrenaline-filled experience that can end up being extremely profitable for all concerned, but you need to plan for success.
Here are my top five fundamentals for SpeedFunding.

Preparation: You walk out to make your pitch, and sitting in front of you are some of the most powerful, successful, wealthy individuals you may ever [...]

What Not To Put In Your Business Plan February 10, 2010 2 Comments

Your business plan is your roadmap to success, your guide in tough times and your sales pitch when vying for funding. Sadly, some people still don’t seem to appreciate either its vital importance or what needs to be included, or for that matter excluded when creating its content. So we’ve compiled a five point “what [...]