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Aug. 20, 2010

Highlights of the Art of Raising Capital Entrepreneur Workshop

Highlights of the Art of Raising Capital Entrepreneur Workshop

Over 45 early stage entrepreneurs attended this Art of Raising Capital Workshop to learn what angel investors expect to see in a deal, how to identify and close an angel investor and improve their elevator pitch skills. The workshop was followed by a Fast Pitch event with angel investors, investment…

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Aug. 14, 2010

Highlights of Angel Investor Workshop

Highlights of Angel Investor Workshop
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July 13, 2010

#VTOD Getting People to Understand Your Business

#VTOD Getting People to Understand Your Business

Karen Rands explores why some entrepreneurs get frustrated when angel investors don't "get" their business opportunity. Subscribe to this channel and visit http://GetInvestorMoney.com to get more free tips on building a business and raising angel investor capital

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July 13, 2010

#VTOD Thinking about the Exit - Before you Have to

#VTOD Thinking about the Exit - Before you Have to

Karen Rands shares some keen insights on how smart entrepreneurs plan for their exit strategy from the day they start their business so they can ensure they create wealth for the founders and their angel investors. Get more free tips on building a business and raising early stage capital by…

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June 23, 2010

VTOD: Entrepreneurs can use an elevator pitch to network in a business setting

VTOD: Entrepreneurs can use an elevator pitch to network in a business setting

Entrepreneurs use elevator pitches at investor events and in general networking. Karen Rands shares a few insights for creating the "Investor Hot Potato" or using the elevator pitch to network for customers, investors, and strategic alliances. Highlights of what entrepreneurs learn in LAUNCHfn's elevator pitch workshops and Entrepreneur Capital Mastery…

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June 23, 2010

VTOD: Networking for success as an Entrepreneur

VTOD: Networking for success as an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs and business owners need to learn how to network for success. Network to meet investors, joint venture partners, customers, and star employees. Elevator Pitch isn't just for raising capital. Something we teach in our workshops and coaching program at http://bit.ly/LFNCoach

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June 18, 2010

VTOD: Role of Accountants in a helping a Start Up Entrepreneur

VTOD: Role of Accountants in a helping a Start Up Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs often have creativity but not the discipline to manage their books. When do you do it yourself, hire a bookkeeper or hire an accountant/CPA. When is this OK and wise? Karen Rands shares her insight. Get more free tips for raising capital and growing your business wisely for your…

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June 18, 2010

VTOD: Entrepreneur Wonders: Should I have my financials prepared professionally? Pt 2

VTOD:  Entrepreneur Wonders: Should I have my financials prepared professionally? Pt 2

Entrepreneurs Can Learn to Raise Angel Investor Capital on their own. They can hire professionals--accountants at various stages to do different things. When is this OK and wise to spend that money to hire professional CPAs? Karen Rands explores that topic in this multi-part series. Get more free tips for…

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June 18, 2010

VTOD: Entrepreneur Wonders: As a startup, when do I need a lawyer? Pt 1

VTOD:  Entrepreneur Wonders: As a startup, when do I need a lawyer? Pt 1

Entrepreneurs Can Learn to Raise Angel Investor Capital on their own. They can hire lawyers to do different things and pay a little or a lot. When is this OK and wise? Karen Rands explores that topic in this multi part series. What are some of the options for entrepreneurs…

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May 25, 2010

VTOD: What is a validated business that can attract investor capital

VTOD:  What is a validated business that can attract investor capital

Early Stage Venture Capital Investors will look to mitigate their risk when considering an investment by making sure the business is "validated". In this Video Tip of the Day, Karen Rands will explore what does it mean to have a validated business that has potential to attract investor capital. Part…

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May 25, 2010

CCCB: Friends & Family Angels compared to Business Angels

CCCB: Friends & Family Angels compared to Business Angels

Entrepreneurs seem to struggle with the idea of who really is a friend and family investor and what is different about raising investor capital from business angels... Angel Investors that are in the business of investing. Karen Rands on another Video Tip of the Day answers this question. Pose a…

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