Starting a business is not easy. It's one of the most challenging things you can ever do. There are so many things to think about - from coming up with a clever and innovative idea, to building a team of talented people, to navigating the complex world of finance and legal paperwork. It's no wonder so many businesses fail in their first year. But it's not all bad news. If … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Get Money for Starting a Business
How to Get Investors
7 Steps to a Pitch Investors Will Love
Let’s cut right to the marrow. Investors hate boring presentations. They listen to tons of those every day. When a pitch does not suck them in from the start, investors tune out within minutes. They are too busy to care - so, if you don’t excite them you will lose them. But, with the many ideas that get rejected, what if YOU come along with a pitch that portrays … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to a Pitch Investors Will Love
Preparation to Pursue Venture Capital
Even though it can be tempting to enthusiastically plow ahead with capital acquisition right after hatching a great business idea, there is some important knowledge that entrepreneurs must learn and decisions that they need to make before they start pursuing venture capital opportunities. Here are some preparation tips that will give you the best chance to secure funding for … [Read more...] about Preparation to Pursue Venture Capital
How to Successfully Pitch Your Startup to Investors
Pitching your startup is a nerve-wracking process, whether you’re (literally) pitching it in an elevator, pitching an angel investor in a 1:1 meeting, or pitching in front of hundreds of investors at Demo Day following a successful accelerator program. Everyone has their own idea about what makes a great pitch, and it can be confusing navigating through the sea of suggestions. … [Read more...] about How to Successfully Pitch Your Startup to Investors
Working with Investors to Grow your Business
As tempting as it is for any business owner to believe his or her success is attributable entirely to their hard work, we all know that a helping hand is sometimes required in the push to bring the organization to the next level. That is where working with investors like Summit FR can be to your benefit. >> RELATED: Preparation to Pursue Venture Capital The … [Read more...] about Working with Investors to Grow your Business