Managing Teleseminars 10 Steps to Success

The use of teleseminars continues to grow exponentially but it is very hard to find good advice on how to manage a successful one. This article looks at how to select a conference call service provider and how to prepare for and host the teleseminar.

Time to Speak Up! II

Sharpen your presentation and meeting skills. Show leadership competence, organizational and project management abilities.

Are You Being Bullied At Work?

The bullies of the school yard have become the bullies of the workplace. Imagine working for someone who has perfected their bullying behavior and are now your supervisor!

My Manager Doesn't Like Me

Do you and your manager find yourself at odds with one another on a regular basis?

Are You Asking the Wrong Question?

You're careful about asking open-ended questions to get the best possible answers - but somehow the results you want, the changes you'd like to see happening, just aren't there. You're probably asking the wrong question!

The Unearned Arrogance of Venture Capitalists - Bite Your Tongue

Over the years I have met many venture capitalists starting at age 12 years old. No, at the time I was not looking for funding, I had started an aircraft washing service out at the airport using a small pressure washer, box with a trailer towed behind a golf cart. I was cleaning their aircraft.

Confessions of a Venture Capitalist

Venture Capitalists are often called Vulture Capitalists and until you read the book: Confessions of a Venture Capitalist, Inside the high-stakes world of start-up financing by Ruthann Quindlen; well you probably will never understand how they got that slanderous title. In the book Ruthann explains what it was like working in Silicon Valley in a Venture Capital Company prior to the dot com bubble burst.

Venture Capitalists; Finding the Right One

So often we find that entrepreneurs are looking for venture capitalists to fund their next adventure. Unfortunately many entrepreneurs do not understand that venture capitalists are pretty industry-specific at least the very good ones are. Why is this you ask?

How to Become a Cheesy Venture Capitalist

Many entrepreneurs see themselves someday as becoming venture capitalists because they think the venture capitalists are the people with all the money. Indeed, over time many of them have made a huge killing and many have lost a small fortune.

Private Equity and Venture Capital Financing Structures

Be prepared before you step into the Lion's Den. Learn about the different financing structures used by private equity and venture capital firms, so you can be prepared to negotiate to your advantage.

Need Money? The Lowdown On Investors

Everyone knows that equity capital and fast growth go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately outside investors drive hard bargains and the process seems to take forever. On top of that, you could get all the way to the end of the line to find out that either they don’t want you or you don’t want them. What's going to gain favor for your business; is it a sound business plan, skin in the game or an operation that’s in the black but desperately needs a propeller? Once you locate investors that will give you the time of day the hard part begins.

Obtain Business Capital Using A Variety Of Commercial Finance Options

Commercial finance is one of the many options available to entrepreneurs seeking capital to start or grow an existing business. This sort of financing is also referred to as asset-based lending, meaning that it is a secured business loan.

Finding Startup Capital For Your Business

Finding startup capital for your business can be one of the greatest hurdles faced by any enthusiastic prospective business owner.