Industry secrets to know before you invest in a startup

Jan 21, 2015The Editorial Staff

Though a startup is an exciting venture and the lifeblood of an entrepreneur, there are industry secrets to know before you invest in it.

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We want you to invest in a startup with confidence. It’s the attitude that true entrepreneurs have. Most of the excellent reading materials about investors and entrepreneurs describe them as people who think proactively, invest and innovate with certainty. They lead their business with service and humility, delegate business responsibility when necessary and create a viable business network.

Funding for the new startup

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or one that has a few years' experience, it can still be difficult to get funding for your startup. Banks are still leery, so don’t take the difficult procedure of getting a business loan personal.

Most entrepreneurs get their funding from friends and family. This is a winning proposition as long as there is a written legal agreement for repayment before investing in a startup.

Research the startup opportunity before you invest

So what happens when people find out you’re an investor and you’re approached with a business opportunity? Chances are, a friend or family member wants to turn an inspiration into a startup business. You may be naive to figure out the risk or success that come with the startup investment.

Great opportunities await the startup with innovative ideas

Find out why the opportunity exists in the first place? Most times, it is an innovative idea with a competitive advantage and they want you to invest in the business. Even if you can do it, take some time to ask questions and deliberate on it. One of the most important things you should find out is at what stage is the business and what is the business plan for success.

If a bank has turned the entrepreneur down previously, be tactful and inquire about the reason before you invest in a startup. You don’t want to invest in a startup that is failing, but you should also recognize that just because they didn’t get a loan doesn’t mean it’s a failing business.

Be aware that a startup that has the potential for success may not show returns for years. In order to keep that potential going, you may have to put back profit in the business for a while.

Startup exit-strategy

The startup exit-strategy is as important as starting a business. It’s something that you should discuss and document. This assures you that you have a plan to liquidate should you decide the company is not going the way you envisioned or you’ve simply decided the business no longer resonates with you.

A startup is an exciting venture and the passion and lifeblood of the entrepreneur. When you invest in a startup with dedication, it lives for the next entrepreneurship opportunity. Do it right and be a part of a growing career.

The Editorial Staff

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