We have shared with you tips on how to get investment ready, how to select the right investors; and now we will share with you questions you should be asking potential investors before you take their money. Here are 15 questions you should be asking your potential investors What types (or focus sectors) of companies […]
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A start-up needs investments in order to reach out to its numerous customers especially when the demand for their product or service is high. The major reason for investments in start-ups is the steady growth experienced. Start-up founders need to understand that an investor is not a friend but an enabler with financial capability to
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Tax is a compulsory contribution levied by the government. Taxation is important in any economy and its effects remain significant because it helps greatly in the redistribution of income and gives the government funds that it can use to finance public services such as the provision of adequate national security, public infrastructure, power, good road network
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As an entrepreneur, you may have the investment teaser deck, and know the profile of investors you are looking for but you may still struggle to source the investor. Sourcing investors is one of the most critical parts of securing funding from an investor. In this article, I will share with your some tips on
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There are a number of reasons a business needs investments, these investments could be in the pre-seed, Series A or B and regardless of whatever stage the business is operating, the major reason for seeking investor’s funding is usually for expansion purposes. This expansion could be in the line of products or the need to
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There is no set structure for an executive summary, but there are guidelines you must follow to ensure your business plan or investment proposal gets the attention it deserves. A well-written executive summary needs to contain the following elements, among others: Vision – What problems are you trying to solve? What are your guiding principles?
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At this stage, you have created your investment teaser deck, but now you are trying to identify which investors to reach out to. The first thing to remember is that the role of your investor is to provide the expertise, network, and investment to help make your business sustainable and scalable. As an entrepreneur, it
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Research has shown that in Nigeria, 80% of businesses fail within the first 5 years, and out of the 20% that make it past 5 years, just 25% of them make it to the 10-year mark. Being an entrepreneur in Nigeria myself, I can list out many different factors that affect the success of a
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“If you can’t explain it simply, you do not understand it well enough” – Albert Einstein Einstein said it perfectly! Pitching your business idea to a 3rd party is when you give a clear understanding of your idea, plans, and goals so as to get their buy-in. This 3rd party could be a potential client
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In the history of providing financial interventions for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, a mix of funding in different areas, to support the textile, manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and housing sectors have received a boost to ensure the growth and sustainability of these industries in order to reduce the burden and effects of
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