In the journey to entrepreneurial success, securing capital is often the pivotal step that determines whether a dream remains an idea or becomes a reality. Whether you’re seeking funding to acquire a thriving business, expand operations, or invest in real estate, connecting with capital sources is a skill that can set you apart. As Tyler […]
Entrepreneurship has long been idealized as starting with nothing but an idea and a dream. The cultural myth of the scrappy startup founder toiling in a garage until they strike gold has captured imaginations for decades. But today, savvy entrepreneurs and investors are rewriting that story. They aren’t starting from scratch. Instead, they’re buying businesses—and […]
Imagine this: You’re sitting across the table from an excited entrepreneur pitching his big idea. He talks fast, eyes gleaming with confidence, and describes a revolutionary product or service that will change the world. But as you listen closely, you start hearing phrases like, “Once we get the technology to work…” or “If we can […]
TO BORROW MONEY EFFECTIVELY, loan brokers, finders, consultants, and potential borrowers must understand as many different methods as possible to increase the likelihood that a lender will make a desired loan. FOR EVERY LOAN REQUEST, the lender weighs many variables, such as type of loan, amount, interest rates, repayment terms, borrower’s collateral, job status, earnings, […]
Let’s start with two quotes. “Ideas are such funny things; they never work unless YOU do!” “Ideas are capital that bear interest in the hands of those willing to work on them NOW!” WHAT KIND OF LOANS CAN YOU GET FROM VENTURE CAPITALISTS? It’s true that venture capitalists do indeed give loans as well as […]
In talking to thousands of BWBs all over the world, I notice that many, many of them lack boldness and imagination when it comes to borrowing money. Now, I’m not being critical of these BWBs — just observant and helpful. Controlled and polite boldness can be one of your strongest assets when you’re seeking OPM. […]
A question that is often asked is, How much OPM can one get for one’s business venture? “Are you talking about a few hundred dollars, or a few thousand?” you ask. “After all, the amount can make a big difference in my business deals.” That’s a fair question, from an intelligent reader. It shows that […]
Let’s use the worst-case principle to explore ways you can obtain capital without a credit rating. I’m not saying you find it impossible to obtain credit — we’re talking about Mr. Worst Case. He’s a guy who really needs help. All of us can learn something from his experiences. Mr. Worst Case needs what for […]
When you’re reaching out to banks and investors to inject money into your business venture, it’s time to make sure you have all of your key pitch assets in order. Most of these assets are built from the same basic content and are simply reworked to fit different needs and requests. Once you have the […]