Attracting Investors

There is an art to attracting funding. The entrepreneur needs to understand what investors want. This is why pitching to an investor is so important. The best tool you have is using your business plan to get the funding that you need.

How Easy Is It to Obtain Funding in SA?
Let’s be clear on one thing: raising money for your business is likely to be one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do.

What Investors Want
Knowing what an investor is looking for is often the key to securing the finance your business needs.

Pitching Your Idea to An Investor
At best you may only have a 30 minute window to pitch your idea to potential investors – make sure you get it right.

Using Your Business Plan to Get Funding
How to build a business plan that inspires confidence in your potential backers.

Shareholder Agreement Non-Negotiables
A good shareholder agreement offers vital protection for your company.

The Secret to Raising Money
Raising cash for your start-up or established business is often a long and arduous journey. Some have succeeded. Many have failed. Having had first-hand experience at this, I know what it takes – planning, discipline and tons of resilience.

Passing a Due Dilliegence Test
A great deal hangs on a due diligence – especially if you have applied for finance. Make sure you’re prepared.