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Starting a Business | Small Business Help – How to Find a Mentor Part 3

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:37:57 +0000

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How to Find an Angel Investor

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:38:30 +0000

David S. Rose of New York Angels explains how entrepreneurs can meet angel investors. Entrepreneur’s Diana Ransom reports.

Find Investors-The Capital MatchPoint-matching Entrepreneurs with Investors

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:42:35 +0000

Watch this video now: capitalmatchpoint.com , Hosted by Dave Dambro, The Capital MatchPoint, www.capitalmatchpoint.com, 770-433-8250. If I were asked to describe the Capital Match Point, I would have to say that it is a boutique community in which capital seekers are able to meet directly with our investors, [who] are interested in providing capital to their specific type of company. Now, the capital seekers are treated with hands on care. They do not just up load their data and deposit it there. We actually take the time to review the data with our capital seekers. It is part of our [Capital] Match Point mentor program. We know ultimately what our investors expect to see. The goal is to present a clear and concise picture of your company, and to do so with the perspective of our investors in mind. It is our job to make sure that your company is reflected in the best possible light.

Find Investors-Looking for Capital emphasize the strengths in your bus plan

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:44:14 +0000

Watch this video and comment now: capitalmatchpoint.com , Hosted by Dave Dambro, The Capital MatchPoint, capitalmatchpoint.com, 770.433.8250…Okay, so you have spent countless hours building the best business plan you know how; maybe even 100 or 200 hours researching and compiling information into a presentation. But, I have to tell you something. There really is no perfect business plan. So, during a presentation, here is a strategy you want to adopt. You want to highlight the strengths of the company and you want to down play, but acknowledge and make the investor aware, of any weaknesses that you perceive in the company. Have a compensating strategy for them too. Now, a good example would be, you have a good business. It is in a great growth industry. You have stellar management, but maybe you are a little weak on the financials. Well, it is your job now to make the investor impressed with your strengths.

Find Investors-What is your competitive advantage

Sun, 22 May 2011 18:45:29 +0000

Watch this video now and comment: capitalmatchpoint.com Hosted by Dave Dambro, The Capital MatchPoint, capitalmatchpoint.com, 770.433.8250…I would like to address the subject of competitive advantage. For those of you seeking capital out there, you need to know if you have a competitive advantage and you need to know how to portray that to our investors when you are seeking capital. Warren Buffet, arguably the worlds best and most successful investor, boils it down to just one thing when evaluating a company that he want’s to invest in. That is competitive advantage. So, ask the question, does your company have one? Here is how you portray it to the investor. There is a formula to it. Take your business name, add to it what you are the best at, and then, why? I’ll give you an example. We are the Capital Match Point. We are the best at matching quality capital seekers with quality funding providers. The reason why is, we take the time to use our propriety matching process in order to put our capital seekers in front of our investors [who] are interested in their opportunity. We do it with pin-point accuracy.

To Find the Best New Hires, Companies Need to Stop Simply Looking for “Great Candidates”

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:45:46 +0000

To Find the Best New Hires, Companies Need to Stop Simply Looking for “Great Candidates”
Learning Four Things About a Candidate Paves the Way to Finding the Best New Hires, Says Recruitment Expert Dr. David P. Jones, Author of the New Million-Dollar Hire and President of Growth Ventures Inc.

Find Investors-How to Add Sizzle to Your Investor Presentations

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:50:35 +0000

Watch this video now: capitalmatchpoint.com , Hosted by Dave Dambro, The Capital MatchPoint, 941-462-2728, www.capitalmatchpoint.com…Over the years, I have seen, and participated in, a lot of presentations for funding. I often get asked, Dave how do you add sizzle to a presentation? To make it something that they will remember. That is a great question. I think the key to it is be meticulous with all the aspects of your presentation and be professional, be high end. Ultimately, the investor wants to be involved with a high end company. Now, let us start with the business plan, just a couple key points. Add color to your business plan. Nobody likes reading black and white all day long. Now, there going to drill down the black and white information, make no mistake about it. But, a little color adds some pizzaz to it, makes it interesting. You need a professional logo. Make sure you spend a little bit of money on that. And, [you need] a bound copy. I cannot tell you how many folders I have received over the years where the things just fall out, and frankly, I do not know where the financials went, but here is the executive summary and some brochures. So, make sure you use a bound copy that is professionally done. And listen, absolutely never make this mistake; no typos. Not one single typo in that business plan. Do whatever you have to do to ensure that. If you really want to add something that will make your company stand out, make it something to remember. power point …

Find Investors-Term Sheets-Part I

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:39:26 +0000

Watch this video and comment now: capitalmatchpoint.com Hosted by Dave Dambro, The Capital MatchPoint, 770-433-8250 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-433-8250 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, capitalmatchpoint.com… I’d like to talk a little about term sheets. A term sheet is a document written early on between the entrepreneur and funding source such as venture capital firm or angel investor. The term sheet is much like a letter of intent, in that it is pre-cursor to due diligence but with more detailed information about terms of financing and rights and privileges. Term sheets are non-binding except for confidentiality and exclusivity in negotiation. Nevertheless, the term sheet is complex and should be negotiated vigorously before signing as it is difficult to materially change during the construction and negotiation of the final agreement. The structure of capital transactions such as those that involve venture or angel capital are less dependent on boiler plate stipulations and more reflective of the needs and preferences of the parties involved. Many legal and financial vehicles can be employed to balance the needs of both parties individual and mutual concerns. You should consult your attorney to get guidance on which suits you best. However, we can offer some food for thought when considering a term sheet. Your personal needs Capital Maintain Control of Company Dilution of personal stock Stock re-purchase in the event of retirement or termination as manager …

Find Investors-3 minute Review-What Criteria Do Investors Look for When Making a Funding Decision?

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:39:31 +0000

Watch this video now: capitalmatchpoint.com , Hosted by Dave Dambro, The Capital MatchPoint, 941-462-2728, www.capitalmatchpoint.com…Capital seekers are often asking me how it is that we derive the criteria that we are asking for them to provide on their data sheets. Ill tell you, it goes back about 25 years for me in the business. There is something that we call the three-minute review. And this is a situation, if you can picture, capital providers are sitting there looking at deal after deal after deal. Eventually, you develop a strategy. Youre looking for key points in a business plan to decide if its going in the trash or if its going in the pile to take another look at later. And heres how it works. Basically, and not in this particular order, but were looking at these things. The number or amount of money needed. One of the primary concerns. Can we provide that amount of money? Is it within our pervue? Is that the amount we typically invest in? Secondly, what stage is the company in? A lot of companies, right now especially in this economy, are taking preference if they are in a later stage versus a start-up, although there are plenty of good ideas getting funded out there. The industry, very, very important. There are shifts in the industry from time to time. High tech may be in favor at one point, medical may be in favor at another point, and you may find right now that just plain bread and butter industries, like consumer products and manufacturing, are in …

Find Investors-What does a Typical Funding Deal Look Like?

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:41:54 +0000

Watch this video now: capitalmatchpoint.com , Hosted by Dave Dambro, The Capital MatchPoint, 941-462-2728, www.capitalmatchpoint.com…A lot of entrepreneurs ask me what to expect. More or less, what is a typical deal like? My answer is there is no real recipe for deal soup. There is no blue print, no clear definition of it. But, in general, most deals have five really distinct categories that you can look at to evaluate and see if you have a good deal. The first thing you want to do as a capital seeker, is be sure that you can define your market. I mean in clear terms, know your market. Know where you belong and where you fit in. Two, you clarify your competitive advantage. That is, what gives you the one-up on the rest of the guys. Three, be well organized. This is really important. A company is only as good as the machinery that it is running on. Four, have a clear exit strategy already defined and keep that in mind, work towards that end. Five, great companies that are seeking capital and get it know how to monetize their business. In other words how do we convert our business service, whatever it may be, into dollars. Now, capital seekers who can answer these questions have a pretty good chance of getting funded. If you’ve got questions, or any capital seekers out there, wish to go over some of these points, feel free to give us a call at the Capital Match Point anytime. This is what we do and this is what we are here for.