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6 steps to Find Investors for a Small Business startup

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Write a business plan that you can share with your potential investors .

Investors need to see that you’ve carefully thought about your business and that you have realistic goals, as well as financial stability. Your business plan should present your business in detail, including a full description of your company and how it fits into the market now and in the future.

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Decide on the type of investor you want to find.

For example, you may want to find an investor who will loan your small business money for a specific purpose, such as purchasing new equipment.You may prefer an equity investor who puts money into your business in exchange for part ownership and a share of the profits if you make money.

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Network with others in your field to locate investors who may be interested in your business.

Though small business owners you know are a good place to begin, contacting professional and trade associations for your particular sector will lead to a greater chance of locating interested investors.

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Check out funding Web sites where Angel Investors can find you.

These sites are a relatively new phenomenon and their structure varies. However, the best ones allow businesses to post funding requests and allow investors to contact those requests that match their investment goals.

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Call or visit a university with a strong entrepreneurial program, which generally will have connections to investors.

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Explore venture capital firms.

If you have demonstrated success in business and have an idea for either a new business or a change to an existing one that is likely to generate large returns, this can be a good option.

Many of these firms are looking for investments that can create a 3 to 10 percent return in under 10 years. Often, they are more interested in small businesses that can blossom into IPOs or that may be attractive buyouts for larger companies.

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