Startup Company – What Are Accredited Investors and Why Should I Only Raise Money From Them?
Posted on October 27, 2009 - Filed Under International Investors, Investors, Operating Internationally, Private Equity, Private Investors, Small Business Bookkeeping, Venture Capital | Comments Off
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I’m an entrepreneur and have finished my business plan. I’m getting ready to raise $2 million for my startup real estate company – but a friend of mine said I should only talk to accredited investors. I’m not exactly sure what an accredited investor is and I don’t understand why I can’t [...]
Read More..>>Tips For Businessmen Seeking a New Business in Foreign Country
Posted on March 28, 2009 - Filed Under Operating Internationally | Comments Off
Are you the one who seek to start a business in foreign country but have no ideas what to do first?
Before you kick off your new business in foreign country, you need to know the market. Your prospects in your target country are the main key of your business, and you need to cater to [...]
Taking Your Business International
Posted on February 20, 2009 - Filed Under Operating Internationally | Comments Off
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Q: I’m interested in doing business internationally. I have done some reading on the subject, but there is an awful lot to digest. Have you had any experience in this matter and can you suggest the best way to get started?
– P. Granger.
A: Great question, Mr. Granger, though not one [...]
Acquisition/Investment in Indian Companies by Foreign & Domestic Investors – Six Steps Mantra
Posted on February 11, 2009 - Filed Under Business Loans, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Operating Internationally, Private Equity, Private Investors, Small Business Bookkeeping, Venture Capital | Comments Off
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Acquisition/Investment in Indian Companies by Foreign & Domestic Investors – Six Steps Mantra
Joint ventures, strategic alliances and acquisitions are the flavor of the day that enable fast growth focused companies to have rapid inorganic growth and expansion in new sectors. However, prior to engaging in a joint venture relationship or acquisition of [...]
How Do I Obtain Capital To Invest In My Business Start Up
Posted on February 11, 2009 - Filed Under Business Networking, Business plan, Entrepreneurs, Operating Internationally, Private Equity, Private Investors, Small Business Bookkeeping | Comments Off
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You’ll almost certainly need to raise money to start up your company, unless you already have sufficient capital yourself. The typical costs of starting up are in obtaining premises, manufacturing your product if you have one, buying materials, stock or equipment, marketing and fees for external consultancy such as legal help, [...]
The Economic Meltdown You Are Not Hearing About
Posted on February 11, 2009 - Filed Under Business Networking, Business plan, Entrepreneurs, International Investors, Investors, Operating Internationally, Private Equity, Private Investors | Comments Off
photo credit: A. www.viajar24h.comThe number one issue on the plate for nearly everyone is the economic meltdown that occurred in 2008 and is carrying through to 2009. Although we here bad news in the media, most don’t describe the really ugly things occurring.
The Banks
2008 was a bad year for banks. Given what you hear [...]
International Impacts on a Business Plan
Posted on January 27, 2009 - Filed Under International Business Plan, International Company, Operating Internationally | Comments Off
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International business plans require additional study compared to domestic ones. These require additional expense and time to resolve. Here we will discuss four critical ones for a business plan.
First, we must decide on the business structure. Countries have favorite structures that evolve slowly. When considering international companies, different structures might be [...]