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What is an Investor Ready Business Plan?

A Business Plan, as all good entrepreneurs starting out in life should know is the foundation, or rather a springboard, towards the establishment and growth of a new business. A business plan is an essential tool for companies raising capital - and your business plan needs to be Investor Ready.

How to Avoid the Worst Mistakes Investors Make

Investing is about taking risks, and when you do that, you're entitled to expect a return that's commensurate with the level of risk you take. But if you're not careful, your own mistakes can prevent you from achieving the return that should be yours.

Which is Better, Buy-and-Hold or Market Timing?

In politics, Republicans typically have an awful time saying nice things about Democrats, and vice versa. And when you're rooting for a basketball team, the referees always seem to favor the other side. When it comes to investing, many buy-and-hold investors think market timers are grossly misguided, and at the same time many timers just can't understand why buy-and-holders leave their portfolios exposed to potentially huge market risks.

Characteristics of Successful Investors

I have written many times about something that most investors largely ignore: The role of the investor's own characteristics in determining how well he/she does as an investor. Perhaps this statement seems a little abstract and therefore it is easy to disregard it especially coming from someone such as myself whom most readers probably have yet to hear of.

Winning Investors: High Fives, KISS & Tell, and Slippery Fingers

By far, the most common question we receive at BizPro is a simple "How do I get my business started?" or "How do I get money for my business?" While these seem to be the most basic, obvious questions anyone could ask, you'd be surprised just how many people forget to. The answer is quite simple: prove, beyond a doubt, to anyone with sufficient cash that your idea/company model will function, survive, and profit. That's it! Maybe the simplicity and vagueness of the answer is what drives many entrepreneurs to loose sight of that most important part of planning a new business; how will it get started? In order to successfully communicate your proof to any lender or investor, it would help to understand what they consider to be valid "proof". While the possibilities here are virtually endless, there are at least five main items any lender is sure to evaluate. Be sure they're in your plan!

Scott Karch Answers Business Plan Questions

Some of the simplest and seemingly "dumbest" questions are usually the most important. If you have a question about writing your business plan, or securing financing, send it in and Scott will answer it personally.

Business Investment or Divine Intervention: Understanding Angel Investors

You've already gone to friends and family for help. You know your company doesn't qualify for a bank loan. And it's too early for venture capital. So what's an entrepreneur to do? Start looking for an angel investor. Angel investors -- private individuals who invest their own money in companies -- fund more companies at an earlier stage with more dollars than any other kind of capital.

Will You Attract Investors with Your Business Plan?

The presentation of your business plan might be an intimidating experience as you begin sharing your plan but if your documentation is prepared and presented effectively you will be able to attract potential investors. The following points will help ensure that your plan communicates whatever an investor requires as well as ensuring your business plan is met with huge success.