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Find Investors-Term Sheets-Part III

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:52:39 +0000

Mutual Needs:
• Retention of key management
• Forum for conflict resolution among investors
• Health of post investment company
• Tax consequences of investment

Business Plan-Ratio Analysis of Financial Information

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:19:48 +0000

Entrepreneurs seeking capital from investors frequently find that the financial projections they provide are broken down and analyzed using ratios. Every investor has their own idea of what is important and what ratios best reflect that aspect of performance.

Business Plan-Balance Sheet and Investors Interpretation

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:14:35 +0000

One question that frequently arises among entrepreneurs when seeking capital for their business is “how will investors interpret the financial statements that I provide in my business plan?” It’s a good question and something every entrepreneur should understand when dealing with investors, whether they be angels, venture capital, hedge funds private investors or any other source of funds.

Business Plan-Cost Categories – Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Overhead

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:05:29 +0000

Let’s take a few minutes to discuss two major cost categories from the perspective of an income statement, cost of goods sold, sometimes called COGS, and overhead.

Business Plan-Income Statement and Investor’s Interpretation

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:57:43 +0000

Let’s take a minute to talk about your company’s income statement. The income statement, by determining profit, measures the success of your company’s operation over a given period of time. Plainly put, the ability to consistently generate profits is the ultimate indicator of your company’s viability.

Business Plan-Debt Financing vs. Equity Financing…Which is Best for Us?

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:31:16 +0000

A common question is, “What type of capital structure is best for my company?” The answer to that question is individually dependent upon your company, its stage of development and its needs. In the broadest sense there a two types of financing, debt financing and equity financing. Let’s take just a minute to consider the broad implications of both.

Business Plan and Pro-Forma Financial Statements

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:01:21 +0000

Let’s start off this vital part of any capital formation strategy and talk about the building block of your company, its telltale value and how well the company is doing…by its financials.

Business Plan-Valuation Method - Price to Earnings Ratio

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:56:30 +0000

One question we almost always get at the Capital Match Point is, "What's on the mind of our investors?" And the honest answer to that is, "A lot." But one thing you can count on that's front and foremost in their mind is the value of your company.

Business Plan-Valuation Method: Price to Sales Ratio

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:53:22 +0000

Entrepreneurs always ask, "What's the value of my company?" And I usually respond to that question by saying, "Maybe the correct question to ask is, 'What's the value of your company to our investors?'" And that answer is not as straight forward as it seems, because a lot of the entrepreneurs that we deal with here at the Capital Match Point are emerging growth industries, and one of the most comm

Business Plan-What is Fixed Cost and Variable Cost?

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:15:38 +0000

When discussing financials with capital seekers and preparing the financials for the whole capital raising process, we generally get to the subject of distinguishing between fixed cost and variable cost. It is important to know this, because it conveys some very important information to investors.