All new projects, developing enterprises need an investor. However, people who have money know how to count it and will not give it to anyone they meet. Therefore, before you go to an investor, think about whether you would invest money in your event?
Instructions
Step 1
It used to be difficult to find an organization or a private investor. Now there are entire investment companies that invest their money. But as before, before getting the long-awaited money for your project, you need to convince a potential investor of the profitability of your business and its expediency. And for this it is necessary to develop a clear business plan.
Step 2
The business plan should include the purpose of the enterprise, all possible costs, expenses, projected profit and other information that may be of interest to the investor. In short, you must clearly understand how much investment will be required, how it will be used and when it will be returned to the investor.
Step 3
There should be a rationale under each item in the plan. It is built on statistical research, indisputable facts. To do this, you can hire an analytical company that thoroughly researches the segment of the market to which your project is directed, requiring external investments.
Step 4
No business plan needs to be perfect. You are well aware that your business may have a share of risk. An experienced investor will understand this without you, but if you do not deliberately hide the possible risk from him, he will have much more reason to trust you.
Step 5
Once the business plan has been drawn up, it's time to draw up a list of potential investors. You can start them within the circle of friends, acquaintances, relatives. Look for an investor in your specific market segment. That is, if you plan to develop software, then other developers may be interested in investing in your company. You can expand the list of investors on the Internet by visiting thematic resources.
Step 6
Once you've created your list, prepare your product presentation for investors. Based on your business plan, prepare information for the public with compelling facts, figures.
Step 7
After that, get in touch with potential investors by making an appointment and presenting your business idea. At the meeting, be sure to leave a copy of the business plan and be prepared for any questions from the investor.
Step 8
If you have found an investor, congratulations, sign a general agreement with him and implement your idea.
