Davinci Virtual

There is a point in a small business development when you are ready to boost your business up a level. And to seek out an investor to help you move forward, you need to be able to present yourself in the best manner possible. It is at this time when a Virtual Assistant or Virtual Office will be critical. It is important to be organized, professional and have a strong business development plan. Once you have those things in place, here are a few ways to find investors for your business:

Start with a strong investment statement that highlights your achievements and shows a trajectory for economic growthDetermine exactly how much you need, for what duration and to what end

Be prepared to offer a return on investment to your investors, could be interest, product, services, ownership

Next compile a list of all of the people you know, then work your way outwards to find all of your potential connections

Include family members in your list of people, (it goes without saying they should be family members in good standing)

Begin by approaching the people you know, then expand outward. Find local venture capital groups and angel networks. See what requirements they  have for pitching propositions. Connect yourself to nonprofits that can help you gain access and show you the ropes. The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is a great example. Associate with entrepreneurs groups either in person or on line (www.entrepreneur.com, www.edgyentrepreneur.com) to gain key insights and save time by avoiding common pitfalls.

And remember, persistence is your friend.  Don’t give up, keep pushing forward, you can do it!