InfoChachkie
MAY 22, 2012
The steps outlined below represent an ideal approach to raising capital from sophisticated investors. Step 4: Reconnaissance Mission, Under Promise – An effective technique for acquiring investment capital is to initially not ask for money. Unfortunately, your fundraising efforts will be less linear. Stay Limber. Share and Enjoy.
InfoChachkie
OCTOBER 8, 2012
As shown below, the most impactful form of traction is when your venture repeatedly convinces rational, third-party customers to happily part with their hard-earned cash, at a market price, in exchange for your solution. However, not all ventures are mature enough to generate paying customers. The Three P's: Positive, Polite And Persistent.
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InfoChachkie
JULY 18, 2012
Make It Work sold its services in pre-paid hours, at a discount from our pay-as-you-go pricing. Since 2008, the company has been forced to lower it’s prices, from $120/hour to $80/hour. The company was always seeking capital. As a result, the company was always under-capitalized. We sought capital just in case.
InfoChachkie
MARCH 18, 2013
This process is additive for all concerned when an informed investor appropriately challenges the entrepreneur's point of view regarding substantive issues, such as: positioning visa-vi competitors, the size and accessibility of proposed target markets, pricing mechanics, market trends and emerging technologies. Share and Enjoy.
InfoChachkie
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Consider the situation in which the entrepreneur wants to accept a financially life-changing offer to sell her company which is vetoed by the investor because the price does not meet its minimal investment return criteria. We are not focused on our exit, but I can guarantee you that the time, place and price will be at our discretion.”.
InfoChachkie
JANUARY 14, 2013
Once someone tries on an expensive dress which is outside of their price range, it is often difficult for them to be satisfied with dresses that conform to their budget. In some instances, a well-meaning champion does not have the social and political capital to close the sale. Startup sales require high velocity. Share and Enjoy.
InfoChachkie
OCTOBER 29, 2012
Consider the situation in which the entrepreneur wants to accept a financially life-changing offer to sell her company which is vetoed by the investor because the price does not meet its minimal investment return criteria. We are not focused on our exit, but I can guarantee you that the time, place and price will be at our discretion.”.
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