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This article first appeared on September 19th, 2011.   I’m keen to raise some money from an investor and get a little extra out of them s…

Do you have any good tips on how to present to a potential investor?   Are there certain things they really like or dislike in pitches? …

Is there a ‘sweet spot’ in terms of timing for a start-up to pitch to an investor?   Should we look for funding as soon as we’ve g…

I have confirmed sales orders for my new business, but need funding to get it up off the ground. Given that I have no real equity in my hous…

Does an elevator pitch really last as long as an elevator ride or is that just a saying?   Do I only have 30 seconds to make an impressi…

I’m looking for funds for my business, but I’m not sure how many “rounds” of fundraising I’ll need to do. Should I get regular, sm…

Do Australian investors keep a close eye on start-ups? It seems that a lot of investment is coming from the US at the moment, rather than Au…

I’ve started to be challenged in the niche my business occupies. Should I attempt to go to an investor for funding now or wait until I’v…