Summary

Synopsis

Are you starting or expanding a small business? Do you require financing? Angel investors can provide you with unrivaled financial assistance and expertise, but finding these alternative investors can be overwhelming. Explore the resources available to aid in your search and find out how to use them optimally.

Objectives

• List sources and resources for finding Angel investors
• Describe the best use of these resources
• Search more effectively for Angel investors

Outline

• Introduction
• Overview
• Objectives
• Preparing For Your Search
• Knowing Yourself and Your Business
• Understand Angel Investors
• The Importance of Networking
• Checkpoint I
• Where Should You Look For Angel Investors?
• Personal Contacts
• Professional Contacts
• Entrepreneurs
• Tools and Resources
• Newspapers and Magazines
• Venture Capital Firms
• Expand Your Search...
• Go to the Professionals
• Next Steps
• Be Prepared
• Final Checkpoint