Finding The Right Startup Investors

By Earlene McGee


Turning your business idea into reality is no easy task. You will need to have the finances, resources, and some guts to pursue a startup. Aside from forming a good concept for your new business, you are going to need support both financially and morally. You can get this support from the so called angel investors.

You have to save up money, time, energy, and guts in order to make your plans unfold right before your eyes. With this, you will need startup investors who will share the magic with you as you. List down your prospects which may include family members, relatives, friends, and even people you have never met before.

It is safe to say that family and friends can be the perfect business angels to help you out because they know who you are and what your capabilities are from the inside out. They can be approached easily and you can discuss anything with them without hesitation. You can also trust them with all your heart your ideas and concepts, finances, and even your whole life.

However, there are still drawbacks in seeking salvation from your closest friends and relatives. If you never had any argument before, starting a business and maintaining it could be the reason for your arguments. This will compromise your relationship as you may become blinded by your individual desires. It is quite hard not to cross the line between professional and personal aspects.

Experts say that out of ten business startups, only one usually succeeds. That estimation has already been proven and you have to keep that in mind. Also make sure that they are aware of this fact and come to an agreement.

If you are now having second thoughts about involving your family and friends in your plans, then you can take the harder way. This is to get an investor that has been a successful entrepreneur who could also be a total stranger to you. Again, you are back to the trust issues.

However, if you are confident about your idea, you will gamble it all just to get that individual investor listen to you. Lay down all your plans on the table and let your prospect understand the entire detail. Let him realize the benefits and advantages he will get on his end. For most, what they are after are the incentives they can get as well as the returns you can promise and fulfill to them.

Again, always listen to him. If he comes to a conclusion that you will need another guardian person to realize your ideas, follow him. Surely, he knows people who will invest. Still connect with past prospects since they may decide later than never. Leave your contact details before heading on to the next.

When you venture into a business, you are soaking into a sea of uncertainties. Startups will always be challenging. You can get discouraged at times but remember what your purpose is, go back to how you started, and look at the future. If you want to succeed, you will never stop trying no matter how many startups you will go through.




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