Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

As I’ve been working in this industry, as Sabrina started out said, I was the Chief Marketing officer of CAN Capital which is a big alternative lender and now I’m the Vice President of SmartBiz SBA Loans. It’s a really great way to get funded from an angel perspective, and also get introductions to that angel group.

Small Business 89

Small Business SBA Finance Bankruptcy 89

Berkonomics

APRIL 20, 2023

The Angel Capital Association recently published a study contributed to by several of my friends quoting that seventy percent of investments made by angel investors to date return less than the amount invested – upon a sale or closing of the business – the great majority of these outright losses as businesses die.

SBA 62

SBA Angel Investor Early Stage Liquidity Event 62

Berkonomics

MARCH 9, 2017

The Angel Resource Institute (ARI) recently published a study conducted by well-respected Rob Wiltbank, quoting that seventy percent of investments made by angel investors to date return less than the amount invested – upon a sale or closing of the business – the great majority of these outright losses as businesses die.

Angel Investor 106

Angel Investor Angel Groups Liquidity Event Early Stage 106

Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2014

Small Business Administration (SBA) may also be able to offer assistance through loan financing, bond guarantees or by helping you find venture capital. Assembling investors is another useful option if you need more in the bank, as venture capital groups or angel groups can provide extra leverage.

Security 154

Security Venture Capital Angel Investor Small Business Administration 154

The Entrepreneurial Mind

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

If you are going to have any luck with bank loans, your best shot is with a community bank with a strong SBA lending track record. Local angel groups are becoming more active with smaller levels of funding for emerging businesses. Leverage your social media network. They charge a small fee only when a loan is secured.

Finance 76

Finance Small Business SBA Angel Groups 76

Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

Having said that, if you are, what I see in our group is the lean business plan is initially in the background, it’s your screenplay for your movie. It’s your plan that you go to as you develop summary and pitch, and most important, I see a hundred pitches a year because I do judging for some other angel groups and so on.

Lean 60

Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60