image

i4 advisors, business plan, write a business plan, private placement memorandum, PPM, consultant, consulting, management consulting, small business, business plans, financial projections, small business consulting, Douglas Fathers, business agreements

Business Planning

Company Report

Strategic Planning

Financial Modeling

Offering Memorandum (PPM)

Corporate Structure

Funding Structure

Corporate Structure

Business Consulting

Marketing and Sales Consulting

Management Consulting


image
Types of Investors

Angel Investors

  • Are wealthy individuals who invest their own money in companies who are just starting out
  • Are sometimes part of a angel investor group who work together and split the costs
  • Usually invest less money than venture capitalists do
  • Angel investors will generally pick a business to fund that pertains to their interests

Private Investors

  • Are wealthy individuals who invest their own money in companies who are just starting out
  • Are sometimes part of a private investor group who work together and split the costs
  • Usually invest less money than venture capitalists do
  • Private investors will generally pick a business to fund that pertains to their interests

Venture Capitalists

  • Are individuals who invest in high-risk businesses that could offer a high rate of return on investment
  • Are more selective than angel investors in what businesses they choose to invest in
  • Some types of venture capitalists include; banks, corporations, and foundations.
  • Venture capitalists have funded companies such as; Microsoft, UPS and FedEx.

Private Equities

  • Usually require a initial investment from the business (average of $100,000)
  • Provide long-term investment in your company
  • Have a lower risk than venture capitalists

Investment Bankers

  • Provide both equity and debt financing
  • Provide help for raising funds in capital markets

SBA Loans

  • SBA Loans provide financing for businesses who cannot obtain financing though other lenders
  • Can be used for real estate purchases and business expansion
  • A low down payment will most likely be required
  • There are different SBA loans to choose from depending on your needs

Business Loans

  • Business loans are approved or disapproved based on your credit score as well as other factors
  • The better your credit score and other factors are the better the loan terms and limits will be
  • Trustworthiness, references, education, and your business history are examples of some loan decision factors
  • To reduce your risk to the lender, you can have collateral such as; real estate, securities, etc.

Small Business Loans

  • Small business loans are approved or disapproved based on your credit score as well as other factors
  • The better your credit score and other factors are the better the loan terms and limits will be
  • Trustworthiness, references, education, and your business history are examples of some loan decision factors
  • To reduce your risk to the lender, you can have collateral such as; real estate, securities, etc.

image
image