Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs : Early-Stage Funding for Long-Term Success

__Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs__ will give you the information you need to understand how angel investors think, as well as how to identify investor expectations, understand the investment analysis process, and prepare for post-investment requirements. Written by Susan Preston, an experienced angel investor, worldwide speaker and consultant on angel financing, and former Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence, this hands-on resource, explains the factors that determine how private equity investors spend their money and what they expect from entrepreneurs. For example: * Most venture capitalists do not invest in seed or start-up financing rounds * Investors typically require seasoned management, with successful start-up experience * Investors are looking for entrepreneurs with passion for their ideas and the willingness to take and apply sound advice * Business plans must be well-written with detailed financial projections that...

Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs will give you the information you need to understand how angel investors think, as well as how to identify investor expectations, understand the investment analysis process, and prepare for post-investment requirements. Written by Susan Preston, an experienced angel investor, worldwide speaker and consultant on angel financing, and former Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence, this hands-on resource explains the factors that determine how private equity investors spend their money and what they expect from entrepreneurs. For example:

• Most venture capitalists do not invest in seed or start-up financing rounds
• Investors typically require seasoned management with successful start-up experience
• Investors are looking for entrepreneurs with passion for their ideas and the willingness to take and apply sound advice
• Business plans must be well-written with detailed financial projections that extend 3–5 years
• Investors are looking for a clear path to profitability in the business model
• Entrepreneurs must have developed a corporate structure that is clean and uncomplicated

The message is this: if you are to succeed as an entrepreneur you must be like a Boy Scout and always "be prepared." The book presents many scenarios and creative ideas for working with investors that address the wide variety of situations you may encounter in dealing with angel investors. In addition, Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs is filled with extensive lists of contacts, worksheets, sample business plans, and proposals that will give you the edge you need to attract capital.

Even though it's written for entrepreneurs, Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs is equally valuable for all angel investors, novice to experienced. The book provides a wealth of information and tools for angel investors to use in evaluating companies and understanding realistic expectations from entrepreneurs.

Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs will give you the information you need to understand how angel investors think, as well as how to identify investor expectations, understand the investment analysis process, and prepare for post-investment requirements. Written by Susan Preston, an experienced angel investor, worldwide speaker and consultant on angel financing, and former Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence, this hands-on resource, explains the factors that determine how private equity investors spend their money and what they expect from entrepreneurs. For example:

• Most venture capitalists do not invest in seed or start-up financing rounds
• Investors typically require seasoned management, with successful start-up experience
• Investors are looking for entrepreneurs with passion for their ideas and the willingness to take and apply sound advice
• Business plans must be well-written with detailed financial projections that extend 3–5 years
• Investors are looking for a clear path to profitability in the business model
• Entrepreneurs must have developed a corporate structure that is clean and uncomplicated
• And much more

"Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs will give you the information you need to understand how angel investors think, as well as how to identify investor expectations, understand the investment analysis process, and prepare for post-investment requirements. Written by Susan Preston, an experienced angel investor, worldwide speaker and consultant on angel financing, and former Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence, this resource explains the factors that determine how private equity investors spend their money and what they expect from entrepreneurs." "This book presents many scenarios and creative ideas for working with investors that address the wide variety of situations you may encounter in dealing with angel investors. In addition, Angel Financing for Entrepreneurs is filled with extensive lists of contacts, worksheets, sample business plans, and proposals that will give you the edge you need to attract capital."--BOOK JACKET " Angels" are high-net-worth individuals who invest their personal wealth in start-up companies. Angel investing has overtaken venture capital as the funding of choice for start-ups, and Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence Susan Preston is the public face of angel investing. With extensive lists of contacts, worksheets, sample business plans, and proposals, Preston has assembled a must-have reference for any entrepreneur- the definitive guide to angel organizations and networks for any business. Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 700,000 teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from classroom management to inspiring student engagement, you will be able to perfect your teaching practice right away. Susan L. Preston (Woodville, WA) is one of six Entrepreneurs-in-Residence with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, focusing on issues related to angel investors and angel organizations. She is also Director of Training at Davis Wright Tremaine.