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Two Angel Investment Philosophies Defined - http://smallbiztrends.com

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From http://smallbiztrends.com 1701 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on May 29, 2016 6:58 pm

Sophisticated investors in high potential start-up companies generally take one of two approaches to angel investing, which I call “power ball” and “money ball”. Either of these approaches can yield high financial returns, but their success requires angels to stick to the rules of the game they are Read More

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Top Three Things To Look For As An Angel Investor

Posted by lyceum under Raising Capital
From http://smallbiztrends.com 1742 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on April 18, 2016 1:31 pm

Today, I am starting a new column here at Small Business Trends. In addition to my regular weekly articles that focus on data-driven discussions of entrepreneurship, I am going to cover my experience as an angel investor in two new monthly columns. Below, we will focus on the top three things that Read More

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How Equity Crowdfunding Could Change Start-Up

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From http://dyernews.com 1763 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on March 27, 2016 11:39 am

After years of delays the gates to equity crowdfunding are finally opening. So what will these changes mean for startups looking to raise capital? Read More

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Financing your Home Business growth

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From http://www.tonypaullconsulting.com 1765 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on March 25, 2016 2:11 pm

Finding finance to grow your home business can be a complicated process particularly as many home business owners lack trading history or have limited assets with which to secure loans. Read More

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11 Foolproof Ways to Convince People to Invest in Your Business

Posted by PASAngelique under Raising Capital
From http://articles.bplans.com 1766 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on March 24, 2016 6:01 pm

Here are 11 tips from the Young Entrepreneur Council that will help you attract the eye of an angel investor or a VC, and make your business a more appealing investment.
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Small Business Financing - What is Crowdfunding?

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From http://www.hiscox.com 1779 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on March 13, 2016 10:54 am

As an ‎entrepreneur‬, sometimes you may need to get creative with your financing. If you've got a great business idea but you're strapped for cash, ‎crowdfunding‬ could be an option. Check out these top tips for running a successful crowdfunding campaign!
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Honored to Contribute to the Conversations on Communications Podcast

Posted by RickCoplin under Raising Capital
From http://www.rickcoplin.com 1784 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on March 7, 2016 8:23 am

Do you know the key success factors when pitching to employees, customers, partners or investors? This Conversations on Communications podcast will be helpful to you when pitching a variety of audiences and for a variety of purposes. Read More

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So What If You Have An Idea?

Posted by RickCoplin under Raising Capital
From http://www.rickcoplin.com 1790 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on March 1, 2016 6:30 am

Fearful entrepreneurs are reluctant to engage partners, hire employees, seek mentors, test their business model, or gather market feedback. These activities are the foundation for any successful venture.

There are four key reasons why the entrepreneurs you share your idea with will not Read More

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Get Funded the Unconventional Way—By Highlighting Business Risks

Posted by PASAngelique under Raising Capital
From http://articles.bplans.com 1814 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on February 5, 2016 6:58 pm

It might sound counterintuitive, but your potential investors want you to outline the risks of your business so they know you’re on top it and they can trust you:
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Savvy Entrepreneurship Is All About Avoiding Easy-to-Make Mistakes

Posted by PASAngelique under Raising Capital
From http://articles.bplans.com 1848 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on January 3, 2016 8:42 pm

When raising your first round of capital, there are a few common mistakes many entrepreneurs make. To help you become a savvy founder we asked entrepreneurs for their advice in avoiding them.
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