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This section will teach you everything you need to know BEFORE you set out to raise capital for your business. We will cover all the key information that will help you understand all the types of capital that are available to your business and which types are most appropriate for you.

Growthink's Funding Pyramid™ - Critical to Raising Money
Growthink's Funding Pyramid™ - Critical to Raising Money Understanding Growthink's Funding Pyramid™ is absolutely critical to your success in raising money. So, look at the pyramid right now, understand its importance, and start from the BOTTOM and NOT the top of it. . . . keep reading
The Three Types of PPMs You Should to Know About
The Three Types of PPMs You Should to Know About I've been getting lots of questions about the 3 types of PPMs (private placement memorandums) lately and realized I should post my answer to everyone so you know the facts.. . . . keep reading
HOT TIP: Figuring out Exactly How Much Capital You Should Raise
HOT TIP: Figuring out Exactly How Much Capital You Should Raise A critical question which entrepreneurs and business owners must answer is how much capital to raise. The amount of capital you are seeking effects the capital sources which might be available to you. It also might have a significant impact on your overall control of your company. Learn the key factors to consider when answering this crucial question. . . . keep reading
What Returns do Angel Investors Expect?
What Returns do Angel Investors Expect? A GTU member asked a great question yesterday - What % returns do angel investors expect? Here is what the research shows based on data collected from exits on 539 angel investments over the past few years... . . . keep reading
Exclusive Interview with Brad Feld: How First Time Entrepreneurs Raise Capital
Exclusive Interview with Brad Feld: How First Time Entrepreneurs Raise Capital I recently had the opportunity to interview Brad Feld, who is considered among the elite investors in privately held companies. For those of you who are not familiar with Brad, his background includes starting and selling his own software company, investing as an angel in 40 to 50 companies, and founding or co-founding three venture capital firms: Intensity Ventures, Mobius Venture Capital and Foundry Group, where he currently serves as Managing Director. While there were several invaluable points for entrepreneurs seeking capital in the interview, I found the following to be most interesting: . . . keep reading
A Blueprint for Raising Angel Investment: An Interview with John Morris, Managing Director of GKM Ventures
A Blueprint for Raising Angel Investment: An Interview with John Morris, Managing Director of GKM Ventures Listen to this interview I conducted with John Morris, Managing Director of GKM Ventures. John has served as the Chairman of Tech Coast Angels, the largest angel investor network in the country. In the call, John shares a wealth of information regarding raising equity capital from angels, the differences between individual and group angel investors, and more. . . . keep reading
Improving Your Cash Flow Management Skills
Improving Your Cash Flow Management Skills Advice on cash flow management, as well as one famous entrepreneurs answer to the question: "What is the #1 piece of business information you wish you had known when you were younger?" . . . keep reading
The 52 Week Investor Networking Solution: Weeks 22-28
The 52 Week Investor Networking Solution: Weeks 22-28 When seeking capital for your growing venture, it is important that you maximize the value of your time. There are countless strategies and techniques for putting your best foot forward, but when resources like time and money are limited, which ones are going to get you the most bang for your buck? . . . keep reading
Interview with Dave Humphrey, COO and Senior Investment Professional for Oklahoma Equity Partners
A bottoms-up approach to financial projections, networking to bolster your management team, and the three key elements of a business plan in a VC's eyes, are all topics covered in this interview with Dave Humphrey, from Oklahoma Equity Partners . . . keep reading
The 52 Week Investor Networking Solution: Weeks 15-21
This week, we continue the 52 Week investor networking plan, including the ways accountability, prompt follow-up, and volunteering can dramatically impact your capital raising goals! . . . keep reading
The 5 Key Stages of Venture Capital
The 5 Key Stages of Venture Capital Seed Funding, Series B Financing, Mezzanine Round... You need to know what these terms all mean if you are seeking venture capital. . . . keep reading
Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch
Last week I had the opportunity to attend a trade show. Unfortunately, at many booths, particularly those of startup companies, I left without a full understanding of what the exhibiting company rea . . . keep reading
What Type of Capital is Right for My Venture?
What Type of Capital is Right for My Venture? This site includes information on numerous sources of capital to fund your business. So, which what type of capital is right for your business? Read on and find out. . . . keep reading
SBA Loans vs. Traditional Bank Loans - Which are Better?
SBA Loans vs. Traditional Bank Loans - Which are Better? SBA loans have two key advantages over traditional bank loans, while traditional bank loans have one key advantages over SBA loans. See which one is better for your business. . . . keep reading
Approved Uses & Rates of SBA Loans
Approved Uses & Rates of SBA Loans The vast majority of businesses are eligible for SBA loans. The SBA categories loans into the following approved categories, specifically . . . keep reading
SBA Loan Sizes, Terms & Core Uses
SBA Loan Sizes, Terms & Core Uses SBA loans vary significantly by size. However, their terms and core uses are fairly standardized. . . . keep reading
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