This article talks about the importance of raising capital at the appropriate time. It is not a task that can be undertaken at any given time. The article also gives some tips that can help to minimize surprises that accompany the process of raising capital.

You have a great idea or maybe have started a company and need some capital to support your revenue growth. You think that the best source for the fund-raising will be venture capital or maybe an angel investment. You have mapped out your fund-raising strategy and are at the point of writing your business plan. You want to write a business plan that will succeed in bringing in the needed funds.

A look at the angel investing industry, the 5′ws of who, what, where, when, why? The UK angel market is a thriving one as more and more investors look for investments outside the traditional stock market and property market. The UK now has around 18,000 business angels. Collectively, it is reckoned they invest around 500 million a year in around 3,500 businesses though since a lot of deals are private in nature the exact sum is unknown. One way or another, however, angel money is a growing source of funding for early-stage business.

Prospective and actual investors in small and medium businesses seek five things that pique their interest enough to pursue initial or follow-on investment. This includes a base business valuation and a strong management team. This article provides an overview of each of the 5 key elements. 1. A strong return on investment. Ranges from 8% [...]

Corporate venturing provides an alternative to traditional methods of growing a company and is an alliance formed between two [or more] independent companies. Typically, a larger, more established company invests resources directly into a smaller company, and through the venture the two companies share the commercial risks and resultant rewards for mutual benefit.

Who is this one angel of God that every Christian should be able to distinguish from the others in scripture? Why is he unique? How does identification of him lead to identification of the other angels of God?

There is something very important to know when you’re raising capital for your business: Under the Securities Act of 1933, to sell securities you must register them with the SEC or meet an exemption. Don’t worry. It sounds a lot scarier than it really is.