One important element you’ll want to convey when you’re looking for project funding is proof of concept for your business idea. Any funder is going to want to see not only a solid business plan, but also evidence that your idea has been vetted and has garnered some public interest. Your local media can help … More Leverage Local Media to Make Your Business Idea More Fundable
In Part 2 of our Best Business Plan Series we go into the core elements of the Business Plan that are impactful. If you missed Part I, please click here to find out more about how to create a business plan that will wow investors. So what makes a good business plan? You need a … More The 5 Critical Parts of Your Business Plan
You’ve got a great business idea – now your number one tool in making your business dream a reality is putting together a solid business plan. … More How to Create a Business Plan to Wow Investors
Be prepared to show the potential risks and benefits not only for your business but also for your potential investors. … More Pursuing Private Investment Opportunities
In most cases, a standard business plan template will work, but… you don’t want to look like an amateur. … More How to Take the Right Approach to Submitting Investment Proposals
It is critical not only that you present your idea successfully to your potential investors, but also that you choose the right investment firm for your project financing needs. … More The Human Component — Picking the Right Investment Firm for Your Project
We’ve all heard of penny stocks. The SEC defines a “penny stock” as low-priced shares of small companies that typically trade infrequently, generally over the counter and not on a stock exchange. It is sometimes difficult to find price quotes on these companies and to obtain accurate pricing. They’re the cheap stocks that we can … More Scams and Frauds: Part VI – The Penny Stock Scam
The holidays continue to be a prime target time for scammers to take advantage of people at their most vulnerable; when they are stressed and pressed for time. Sometimes small business owners have had a bad year and they just want to get a loan to tide them over for a short while until business … More Holiday Scams and Frauds – Part V: Advance-Fee Loan Businesses
We talked yesterday about scams that hit the vanity button of a business – today we’re looking at scams directly target the vanity of business executives. As ever, a little flattery goes a long way! The “Top 100 Executives” scam tricks executives into providing their personal information under the guise of compiling a list of … More Holiday Scams and Frauds – Part IV: Top Executive Scams
Everyone likes to be acknowledged that they’re doing a good job, and awards are part and parcel of not only being validated in that but also being able to show it to others as confirmation of one’s expertise or prowess – and more importantly, to stand out from competitors. Believe it or not, there is … More Holiday Scams and Frauds – Part III: Vanity Scams
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