"The complexity of business in economically demanding times makes finding constructive angels that much more challenging. The advice and tips in Attracting Capital from Angels are, therefore, invaluable. The wisdom offered here is not just for start-ups or neophytes, but is a well-timed companion to already existing resources and approaches to helping a business in all phases of development. It's also a great manual for people who want to share their knowledge (and invest capital) as an angel. I plan to recommend Attracting Capital from Angels to every entrepreneur I run into in the future who asks for mentoring sources. Great job!"—Bob Bozeman, General Partner, Angel Investors, LP PENNIES FROM HEAVENThis book offers all the information entrepreneurs need for finding elusive angel investors. Comprehensive, eminently readable, and based on the authors' years of experience dealing with venture capital firms, angels, and entrepreneurs, this book covers all the angles on angels: What are angels and what do they want?Different types of angelsPitching and preparing for angelsFinding angelsWorking with angelsThe future of angel investingAttracting Capital from Angels is the ultimate guide to finding the money your business needs to get on its feet-and make a run at success.

The inside story on finding the capital your business needs togrow When it comes to finding capital--and the right investors for yourbusiness--entrepreneurs need all the help they can get. Brian Hilland Dee Power spent three years surveying 250 venture capital firmsto find out what venture capitalists look for when putting theirmoney in young businesses. Their results will give you all thetools you need to make smart decisions and avoid pitfalls andunnecessary risks, including: * How to create and present a business plan to investors * Profiles of venture capitalists in action * Enlightening true tales in venture capital * How to organize a quality management team to attractinvestors * The truth about referrals * Tips on valuing your company realistically * Doing due diligence: scams, vultures, and bottom feeders * Negotiating the best terms for you and your business Inside Secrets to Venture Capital will show you what it takes toattract the investors and the money you need to grow. It''severything you need to know to play the venture capital game--andwin . . .

"The complexity of business in economically demanding times makes finding constructive angels that much more challenging. The advice and tips in Attracting Capital from Angels are, therefore, invaluable. The wisdom offered here is not just for start-ups or neophytes, but is a well-timed companion to already existing resources and approaches to helping a business in all phases of development. It''s also a great manual for people who want to share their knowledge (and invest capital) as an angel. I plan to recommend Attracting Capital from Angels to every entrepreneur I run into in the future who asks for mentoring sources. Great job!" —Bob Bozeman, General Partner, Angel Investors, LP

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN This book offers all the information entrepreneurs need for finding elusive angel investors. Comprehensive, eminently readable, and based on the authors'' years of experience dealing with venture capital firms, angels, and entrepreneurs, this book covers all the angles on angels:

What are angels and what do they want? Different types of angels Pitching and preparing for angels Finding angels Working with angels The future of angel investing

Attracting Capital from Angels is the ultimate guide to finding the money your business needs to get on its feet-and make a run at success.

"The complexity of business in economically demanding times makes finding constructive angels that much more challenging. The advice and tips in Attracting Capital from Angels are, therefore, invaluable. The wisdom offered here is not just for start-ups or neophytes, but is a well-timed companion to already existing resources and approaches to helping a business in all phases of development. It's also a great manual for people who want to share their knowledge (and invest capital) as an angel. I plan to recommend Attracting Capital from Angels to every entrepreneur I run into in the future who asks for mentoring sources. Great job!"—Bob Bozeman, General Partner, Angel Investors, LP PENNIES FROM HEAVENThis book offers all the information entrepreneurs need for finding elusive angel investors. Comprehensive, eminently readable, and based on the authors' years of experience dealing with venture capital firms, angels, and entrepreneurs, this book covers all the angles on angels: What are angels and what do they want?Different types of angelsPitching and preparing for angelsFinding angelsWorking with angelsThe future of angel investingAttracting Capital from Angels is the ultimate guide to finding the money your business needs to get on its feet-and make a run at success.

The inside story on finding the capital your business needs togrow When it comes to finding capital--and the right investors for yourbusiness--entrepreneurs need all the help they can get. Brian Hilland Dee Power spent three years surveying 250 venture capital firmsto find out what venture capitalists look for when putting theirmoney in young businesses. Their results will give you all thetools you need to make smart decisions and avoid pitfalls andunnecessary risks, including: * How to create and present a business plan to investors * Profiles of venture capitalists in action * Enlightening true tales in venture capital * How to organize a quality management team to attractinvestors * The truth about referrals * Tips on valuing your company realistically * Doing due diligence: scams, vultures, and bottom feeders * Negotiating the best terms for you and your business Inside Secrets to Venture Capital will show you what it takes toattract the investors and the money you need to grow. It''severything you need to know to play the venture capital game--andwin . . .

"The complexity of business in economically demanding times makes finding constructive angels that much more challenging. The advice and tips in Attracting Capital from Angels are, therefore, invaluable. The wisdom offered here is not just for start-ups or neophytes, but is a well-timed companion to already existing resources and approaches to helping a business in all phases of development. It''s also a great manual for people who want to share their knowledge (and invest capital) as an angel. I plan to recommend Attracting Capital from Angels to every entrepreneur I run into in the future who asks for mentoring sources. Great job!" —Bob Bozeman, General Partner, Angel Investors, LP

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN This book offers all the information entrepreneurs need for finding elusive angel investors. Comprehensive, eminently readable, and based on the authors'' years of experience dealing with venture capital firms, angels, and entrepreneurs, this book covers all the angles on angels:

What are angels and what do they want? Different types of angels Pitching and preparing for angels Finding angels Working with angels The future of angel investing

Attracting Capital from Angels is the ultimate guide to finding the money your business needs to get on its feet-and make a run at success.