investors

[JIL]

Has anyone worked with an investor for starting up a small business? what was the outcome? any suggestions on how to go about getting an investor? Thanks JIL

[Nevada]

Originally Posted by JIL

Has anyone worked with an investor for starting up a small business? what was the outcome? any suggestions on how to go about getting an investor? Thanks JIL

Prepare a business plan.

The important thing to an investor about the business plan is the "exit strategy". That is, you need to show them how your business will be developed to become attractive to larger companies, and how much you expect to sellout to a larger company for in around 3 years.

I know that this goes against the grain for most small business startup operators, but exit strategy is what attracts investors to small business opportunities.

[JIL]

do you know how to go about finding a real investor not some online scam? I know I don't know enough about this and not sure how to go about getting real info If you care to share it would be appreciated thanks JIL

[heavyrebel]

Investors worth anything, in my experience, are current clients, who see value in you or what you are doing or your work ethic. Other than that, a true outside investor scares me.

[Nevada]

Originally Posted by JIL

do you know how to go about finding a real investor not some online scam? I know I don't know enough about this and not sure how to go about getting real info If you care to share it would be appreciated thanks JIL

I went through most of the process at a U of Arizona community sponsored project for the Tucson area, so I had confidence that I was working with sincere people. I didn't actually go through with the IPO though. That's because I eventually found a wholesale company that allowed me to do what I wanted to do without investment capital.

[JIL]

thanks

[treasureacres]

JIL, pm me with info about startup and how much you are looking for.

[JIL]

sent pm thanks JIL