What is hard money? A hard money loan is an asset based loan collateralized by one or more assets (usually real estate). The interest rate is usually higher than a traditional/conventional loan, like one received from a bank.

As corporate advisors, we meet with many companies who seek investment capital to help with the growth of their business. But attracting investor capital depends greatly on whether they are ‘investor ready’ or not. Recently, a company in the building industry approached us to raise A$5m capital for them. They were well established and [...]

Avoid embarrassment and win the approval of business investors when they probe these key areas of your business or business plan.

Allocation of adequate time for the completion of each of the important aspects of capital buildup can spell the difference between success and failure. The company must be able to set its priorities and act accordingly based on this established importance.

It would be hard to find a person willing to quibble over the premise that we are in times of change. Eric Hoffer, a prolific American social writer, understood there was great opportunity in change. Yet, he argues, the opportunity can only be realized with the confidence and self-esteem to ask questions and learn about the change that surrounds you.

Learn how to finance your business if you don’t qualify for venture capital.

The US based venture capitalists are stepping up more and more their leadership internationally. An emergence of real international venture capital firms is there but arranging the international venture startup cost and succeeding in the market is a real challenge in itself.