You are an entrepreneur ready to discuss their investment proposal or invention to an Angel Investor looking to invest in early stage, seed, concept or an existing businesses. Let us start this article with a question to test your knowledge as an entrepreneur.Question: How long do you think your elevator pitch should be to an Angel Investor who is serious about[Read More…]
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Negotiating an acceptable wage from an Angel Investor
When starting a new company, the reality of business often dictates the Founder will have to go a period of time without a regular salary until profits allow for it. If a new company is using a considerable portion of debt or Angel Investor funds to finance their salary without the company generating profits – this will be a red[Read More…]
Do you own your IP or other proprietary assets?
What is IP? An IP refers to Intellectual Property, typically intangible that is the result of creative input. Intellectual property can be protected in various ways: by a patent, a registered design, copyright, design right, trade mark etc. The type of IP protection you will need depends on what is being protected and how it will be used. Protecting the[Read More…]
Bank or Government Funding for your Startup
Bank or government funding should be viewed the same way as personal cash investments. Most likely you had to sign a personal security note or guarantee when you obtained the funding, so these loans will be your sole personal responsibility. Moreover, if you are looking to valuate your company, this can be factored into the equation as an equity contribution[Read More…]
Business Angel Investor Checklist | Due Diligence
The following is an important check list that every Angel Investor should go through before investment decisions. As an entrepreneur reading this article, we at Venture Giants would suggest that you acquaint yourself fully with these type of hard hitting questions that you might expect from prospective Business Angel Investors interested in investing in you. Remember, you only get one[Read More…]
Ways to outperform the market in these troubled times
Are you an Angel Investor or high net worth (HNW) individual seriously considering angel investing as a way to outperform the markets and to navigate your way through this economic crisis and uncertain time with capital to burn? If so, this article is essential reading. The general financials sector has slumped by 46% and the FTSE 100 index has declined by[Read More…]
Giving away Equity for NO Angel investment
Has a Business Angel Investor ever asked you for equity in exchange for no investment? If not, then this article may be worth reading. As an entrepreneur you have taken the big step of deciding that you wish to go ahead with seeking investment from a business angel investor and have made all of the preparations and crafted the perfect pitch[Read More…]
Giving away equity (how much?)
Agreeing to invest in a business is relatively easy. Agreeing to accept an angel investment is not as easy as feels like giving away a part of yourself. Entrepreneurs should think long and hard about external investment. The moment you accept just £1 of external money, you have a legal and moral obligation to run your business in the best[Read More…]
Is a Director an Employee?
When a company becomes insolvent, whether or not a shareholder and director is an employee, in the context of section 230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) can be difficult to ascertain. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered this issue in the case of Nesbitt and Nesbitt vs Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. A Case Study Mr[Read More…]
Tax on Capital Gains: How Entrepreneurs Relief Works
From 6 April 2008 disposals of qualifying businesses and business assets are eligible for Entrepreneurs’ Relief. In simple terms, it allows business owners to reduce their Capital Gains Tax liability to the equivalent of 10 per cent of the chargeable gain. The following notes will give you some idea of the conditions attached to Entrepreneurs’ Relief. The list is not[Read More…]