Posts Tagged ‘ Angel investor ’

Apr 14
Tuesday

Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Up

Filed under Tips/Advice

Are you thinking about launching a business or venture in the foreseeable future? Should that be the case, this list is worth going through. It details 10 of the most common mistakes that budding entrepreneurs make, in the hope of letting them avoid these pitfalls and shoot to the top, or make it to the second year in business at the very least. The full list, incidentally, can be found here. Check it out for a comprehensive elucidation as regards each point. In my case, I have appended my own observations at the bottom.

1) Not enough money.
2) Not thinking survival.
3) Losing momentum.
4) Doing it all alone.
5) Not hiring right away.
6. Doing it just for the money.
7. Getting to year 1, past year 2.
8. Don’t build around a customer.
9. Don’t seek mentors.
10. Don’t get involved in the community.
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Unconventional Ways to Fund Your Startup
Comments - Posted 03.16.09
[caption id="attachment_2884" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Need some? There are many ways to get it"][/caption] As more and more VCs bail out of funding early stage startups and focus on more secure deals, what are you to do? What if your startup just launched, and you need some money to get it off ...continue
Paul Graham: How to be an Angel Investor
Comments - Posted 03.09.09
[caption id="attachment_2814" align="alignright" width="200" caption="The man himself: Paul Graham"][/caption] Paul Graham wrote a new note on his blog, and it’s worth a read (like everything else he writes, given that he’s one of the most successful angel investors around). He writes about some of the things that go behind becoming an ...continue
Angels are Slowing Down
Comments - Posted 02.04.09
Angel investors are an important (if not the most important) part of the startup process. They’re the ones that give you that startup cash, the one you need when you first want to turn an idea into something real. Let’s face it, you’re not going to get VC cash fresh out ...continue
Inside Angel Investing
Comments - Posted 01.20.09
[caption id="attachment_2262" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Angel Investors"][/caption] Work.com has some great tips that shed light on the inside workings of Angel Investors: •    Angel groups come in many forms, but generally share these traits: Members help screen firms and commit to a certain amount of investments yearly. Groups meet regularly (often monthly) to ...continue
LaunchCapital: a New Source For Startup Funding?
Comments - Posted 01.20.09
Now, who said that funding was drying up? Well, actually, we all did. But the launch of LaunchCapital, which will provide seed-stage funding for tech startups, is something that should be looked into. This Cambridge, MA based firm wants to invest in companies that are in its early stages, which are ...continue
Angels Are Flying Away
Comments - Posted 12.12.08
If you’re searching for funding, then you might want to stop reading right now. The Angel Capital Association confidence report came out yesterday, and with it, more bad news came. About 48%of angel investors surveyed claimed to have invested less. Holly crap! That’s almost half! So what are angels investing ...continue
How To Approach Your First Meeting With Investors
Comments - Posted 12.10.08
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="In the future, these might be your investors"][/caption] Here are some pointers as to how you can approach the first meeting with investors. It’s probably going to be the hardest meeting of your life, so make sure you brush up on these tips: -    You are the star. ...continue
Before Raising Funds, Ask Yourself These Questions
Comments - Posted 12.03.08
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="202" caption="If these ring true, then call Ron "][/caption] Raising funds is one of the most, if not the most, important parts of a startup’s journey from idea to success. But, are you ready to go out there and raise funds? Here are some questions you should ask ...continue
Angel Investors: The True Story
Comments - Posted 10.28.08
[caption id="attachment_1223" align="alignright" width="160" caption="Scott Shane"][/caption] Angel Investors, they sound like nice people. For most startup owners, Angel Investor money can come as a real blessing. So much so, that most startups have to get Angel funding in order to get off the ground. With so many people counting on Angel Investors ...continue