Targeting Investors

[1ManSCorp]

I would like to know more about inverstors and how to do business with them. How to communicate, dress, and address. What comes in a presentation? What is all in the portfolio other than pics or videos? AND anything in-between.

[Business Attorney]

Wow, that's one BIG topic. There is no one answer. What does the company do? At what stage of development is the company? What is the investment? Who are the investors? How were the investors introduced to you?

Calling on a local wealthy individual is probably going to be very different from calling on a group of angel investors or a professionally managed private equity fund. For example, normally, with a group of angel investors or a private equity fund, you won't even talk to anyone until they have already viewed a summary of your business plan. With an individual, you may get an audience simply on the strength of the introduction.

Like any other sales process, you need to determine what the interest of the potential investors is, and try to address how your investment fits their needs (assuming it does so). Are they looking for a steady return or a big win? To use a baseball analogy, are they interested in a dependable singles hitter or a home run king who is more likely to strike out? Are they in for the long haul or looking for a relatively early exit?

Knowledge is the key. Know your investor and, even more important, know your company, and its strengths and weaknesses. Be prepared to answer any question that they can throw at you. Do dry runs with people you know. Come in with a practiced (but not "canned") presentation. Whatever you do, don't over promise. Be realistic or a good investor will shoot big holes in your presentation.

It is likely that the first few meetings won't be your best performances, so don't lead off your efforts by going to your most valuable lead.

[1ManSCorp]

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I have a business plan. It will happen with or without investors.
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[1ManSCorp]

Tomorrow I will begin the Master Rappel Certification. After completing the course I will be classified as an Instructor. I plan to use the certification to train employees,when I am ready to hire, at Mr. Squiigii High Rise Restoration and Cleaning in Columbus, Georgia. I am the only company in Columbus to offer a rappel service with a rappel certification. Yesterday I put in a bid at Columbus Technical College's new Health Sciences Building. It is a massive 3 story building. I am all about being green, reducing my carbon footprint, and using products safe for the environment.

[1ManSCorp]

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[1ManSCorp]

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