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lundi 23 février 2015

How To Find Investors For Your Enterprise

By Olivia Cross


In this day and age, many people are unable to invest in business because they do not have the capital to see their dreams come true. However, you should not allow your dreams to die because you lack the money. It is time to look for ways on how to find investors who will provide the money to start and grow your business. As a new entrepreneur, you must learn how to search for and convince people that your idea will give the returns for their money.

You start by building an angel list profile. It is a way you are allowing the people who are to put their money on your business to learn about you as you learn about them. It makes it easy for people who are interested in your field to be able to access to you very fast. You fill in the details in the profile then you share the profile with friends and professionals. When people start following your company, you will find people who will gain interest and end up putting their money into your business.

Alternatively, you can make a list of your potential target group and follow them one by one. Just ensure that your target number is realistic and that they have high potential to invest in your ideas. A list of about fifty people is good for a start, as it will save time and gives you ample opportunity to focus on the number you can handle.

You can also ask your fellow entrepreneurs how they were able to get an investor; they will surely give you reliable information that can ensure you reach your investor faster.

These business people always receive lots of pitches; they will always choose the companies that offer the best deal and the first to put their requests forward. Ensure you make personal contact with these people. Fundraising is a skill that all entrepreneurs should learn. It involves both interpersonal and intrapersonal skills because the person you need his money must feel a connection with you to put their money in the company.

Most persons are inclined to look further away when thinking of funds. Investors may be near you, but you might not have just reached them. Always select wisely the investors whom you will approach to aid in financing your enterprise. Also, build a desirable public image that will draw investors to put their funds in your business. In cases where the venture capitalists are met online, call them later and insist on meeting them face to face.

You must know that you do not need to have the best idea to get a venture capitalist. You need to convince the person you need their money that you are up to the task and can follow up on the deal. It is all about leadership. You must portray to have the leadership to face the challenges that will come your way. That way, the venture capitalist would easily trust you and buy shares in your company.

In conclusion, there are many sites on the internet that help people to fund-raise for their start-ups. You should join one and look for funding for your business.




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