The Magic Of 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 need people to back you up and you also need a lot of determination. The right startup investors has got to be there somewhere around the corner. They can be your family and friends, people you know through networks, friends of your friends, friends of your family, or a total stranger you happen to talk to while on a business seminar.

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.

If in any case he does not want to invest on it, there is a possibility that he will refer you to some individuals he knows that might like the idea and invest on it. Try as many times as possible until there is finally someone who trusts you to be his partner. When you finally got one, the pressure of proving to him that he made the right choice and decision is on you.

There is always a reason for you to move on despite rejections. Do not fret if what you asked for does not happen as soon as possible. Do not compare startups with your gadgets that perform tasks with a few clicks and touch in an instant. Prepare yourself for both the best and the worst that are yet to come.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment