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 | RAISING MONEY TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
by Michael A. Tims |
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| So you've got this great idea for a new business or you have just heard of a business for sale and it is exactly what you have been looking for. You've been dreaming of going into business for yourself for a long time and maybe this is the right time, but. . . . where are you going to get the money needed to start or purchase the business?
Raising money for a business might not be as difficult as you think. Especially, if your idea is unique or you have the required knowledge or skills to make yourself (and perhaps your backers) a lot of money. It has been said that there is MORE venture money available than there are good business ideas. The first thing to do is to put together your business plan or prospectus for your new venture. Be sure to include all the personal information about you that might relate to the business. Include a resume of your background, including education, job training, experience and anything else that might be considered as an asset to a business of the type you are considering. Include any personal loans you have had in the past, what they were for (car, house, etc.) and your history in paying the loans. Explain in detail exactly how much money you now need and what it will be used for. If it is for a new business, your business plan should include a projected profit and loss balance sheet for the first year of operation. This would include all salaries, utilities, office expenses and loan payments as well as projected income. Anyone loaning you money will want to see how you intend to pay it back. If you are contemplating purchasing an existing business, your business plan should include a profit and loss balance sheet for the past six months as well as a projected future showing how the new money will produce additional income. Anytime you are projecting expenses and incomes for a business plan, it will be advantageous if you base your expenses on the highest averages and the income projections on minimal figures. In this way, you will not be surprised by a slow period or unexpectedly high expenses. You will be better prepared to handle those extreme "ups" and "downs" inherent in any new business. Now here's where the prospectus varies a little from a normal business plan. You will need to state exactly what you are offering a prospective invester in return for the use of his money? What is the going rate of interest for business loans at the time? What percentage of interest are you willing to pay? Perhaps a point (1%) or two above the going rate? Will you pay by monthly installments, quarterly or yearly? Are you offering a percentage of the gross or net profits? Are you offering a percentage of the business or perhaps a seat on the board of directors? Investers use their money to make more money. They know that there are risks involved with investing in new business ventures or with a person purchasing an existing business who may not have much experience at running a business. In order to attract such investers or convince them to put up the money you need, you will have to be very persuavesive by perhaps offering him an opportunity for larger than normal profits on his money. You must also be able to back up your claims with marketing research and other means layed out in your business plan. Although venture investors are normally familiar with "high risk" business ventures, they didn't get their money by being foolish and you will find that ALL investors will want to minimize any risk to their money. The investor should be able to read your prospectus and find a list of your personal as well as business assets. Include documents to substantiate your financial position, such as copies of your last three year's income tax returns. Just try to give the potential investor all the information he might need in order to be able to make a decision on whether to invest in your business venture or not. Don't ever try to "con" a prospective investor. Most of them are smart enough to pick up a phone and find out anything they want to know about you or your business and you never want to be caught in a lie or a half truth. Be honest at all times. Simply lay out all the information in an honest, orderly manner so that the investor can make his decision based on the honest facts. If you have a truly good idea and you've done your homework, it is likely to interest a prospective investor. In fact, an interested investor may end up offering more help than you dared to hope for. Where do you look for prospective investors? Well, once you have the prospectus written and know exactly how much money you want and have explained, in your prospectus, how it will be spent and how it will be repayed; it is time to start looking for the right investors. As simple as it may seem, many investors have been found by simply advertising for them in a local or national newspaper. If you are in a larger metropolitan area, perhaps the local paper has a classified section for INVESTORS WANTED or VENTURE CAPITOL AVAILABLE ads. When you place your ad, be sure to state the amount of money you are looking to borrow (ask for a little more than needed so you have room to negotiate). Include the type of business venture you are contemplating and the kind of return on the invester's money you are proposing. With this information right in the ad, you will eliminate calls from the curious and narrow the responses to really interested investors. Another source of investment capitol might be your circle of friends and acquaintances. Take a lesson from party plan merchandisers and set up a party and invite everyone you know who might have money to invest in your business. Explain your business plan, the profit potentials for any investor and how much money you need. Give each person in attendence a copy of your prospectus. Ask each to pledge a certain amount to become non-participating, silent, partners in your business. Current tax regulations allow up to 25 partners in Sub Chapter S Corporations. This could open the door to you gathering a group of friends to help capitolize your new business venture; especially if you have something to offer the potential investor. Another source for capitol is the sale of stock in your corporation. You are allowed to sell up to $300,000 worth of stock without having to go through the Federal Trade Commission. Discuss this possibility with your attorney and tax accountant. In fact, your attorney and tax accountant (you know, the ones you consulted with as you wrote your prospectus) may be another source of investment capitol. Perhaps they already know of possible investors that may be interested in a business venture of the type you propose. Ask them to steer any possible investors your way. Perhaps you could even offer a "finder's fee" if you are directed to the right investor. Be sure to give a copy of your prospectus to your banker, also. Ask him for advice on improving it and to possibly steer any potential investors to you. Many bankers are aware of investors looking for investments that will make them more on their money than the bank can offer. Don't overlook your bank as a source for a loan. Even though their requirements are far more stringent than other sources of loans, you might still qualify. It won't hurt to make an application. Industrial banks are usually more prone to lend money for business purposes than a regular bank, so investigate these institutions as well. Insurance companies sometimes make long term loans for business purposes and should be investigated as a loan source. Ask your insurance agent if they know who you should contact. Professional people such as doctors and dentists are constantly looking for places to invest their surplus money, many times joining investment groups to pool their resources. Give a copy of your prospectus and explain your ideas to your own doctor and dentist. Perhaps you can convince them to invest on their own or you could ask for an appointment for you to explain your plan to the entire investment group, if they belong to one. Another possible source of venture capitol may be a Small Business Investment Company. These type companies exist for the sole purpose of lending money to businesses. Many of these investment companies trade their investment help for a percentage of the company they are helping, in effect becoming your partner. Look in the telephone book under the heading, "Investment Services". They are always on the look-out for businesses that they feel have a strong chance of making money. Many states have organized Business Development Commissions to assist in the development and growth of new business ventures. They not only provide advice to the budding entrepreneur, but some even offer money and other facilities as well. Many such commissions have volunteers available from the business community that will take the new business person under their wing and act as their business mentor. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce to see if such a commission exists in your state. Some commissions can even steer you to sorces of venture capitol. Research your library to determine if there are any foundation grants available for a business of the type you are contemplating. If your business is considered to be related to the objectives of the foundation, it could be the answer to all your money needs. It may be possible to persuade the directors of another company to invest in your business. Look for a company that can, or will, directly benefit from your business. In other words, if your business makes money, the other company will also make money. Another possibility might be to merge with another company that is already established and that has facilities that are compatible or related to your business needs. Still another possibility, along this line, might be to get the people that will supply your production equipment to co-sign for a business start-up loan. Finally, there is the Loan Broker or money finder. For a fee (usually up-front) they will take your prospectus and circulate it among their known investors and lenders, talking up the benefits of investing in your particular business venture. Keep in mind that not all Money Brokers are successful and none will guarantee that you will get your loan. Just be sure to adequately investigate their success rate and talk to business people that have gotten loans through them before you put up any front money or retainer fees. In short, when looking for business start-up capitol, don't overlook any possibility. There are literally hundreds of ideas for finding business venture capitol. I have just scratched the surface with these few suggestions. This is the age of creative financing and if you truly have a good business idea, you should be able to find the money you need. Disregard the stories of "tight money," and just start contacting people that might have money to invest. It is said that there is more money available for new business ventures, now, than ever before. You just have to get to the right person. The problem seems to be that most beginning entrepreneurs don't know what to believe or who to contact for help.
Don't believe the stories of "tight money". Set your goals and go out and start making contacts. Now is the time to act! Michael A. Tims is the author of "101 Computer Related Businesses", as well as the syndicated column, "PC Biz of the Month". Mr. Tims is a full time high school mathematics teacher, but still makes time for several computer related businesses of his own. Send a loose 78c stamp for his huge shareware catalog on disk, plus another disk of PC business offers. Specify disk size. Write him at Matco Electronic Publications, POB 509, Suite 900A, Roseville, MI., 48066-0509 or Email him on America Online - MTims48021@aol.com or at mtims@ix.netcom.com. "101 Computer Related Businesses" is available on floppy disk as a virtual Ebook, OR NOW IN PAPERBACK, directly from the author for only $29.95 + $3.00 S&H. An abridged copy of the Ebook is available FREE from America Online or from his Matco BBS. Have YOUR computer call HIS computer at 810-774-2315 (8-N-1). Both the Abridged and Full versions of the Ebook are NOW available on the World Wide Web, along with FREE business reports to download, FREE catalogs, and more. Surf on over and take a look. http://www.netcom.com/~mtims/matco.html |
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