The Right Way To Get Funding From Family And Friends

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3007 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on September 2, 2016 10:40 am

Most entrepreneurs I know are so passionate about their new idea that they are surprised when family and friends don’t line up to invest in their new venture. Yet they tend to ignore this problem, and move on quickly to professional investors. They don’t realize that most Angel investors and venture capitalists will also decline to be first, if you have no commitment from friends and family.

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Written by tiroberts
3001 days ago

Thanks for taking the time to map this out. It's all about go about it in the right way.

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Written by lyceum
3003 days ago

Marty: Your post gives me food for thought for my crowdfunding campaign for my forthcoming first book on tea. I want to handle my family and friends in a professional and sensitive way.

All the Best,

Martin

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