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Re: Investors

PeoplePawn — Thu, 29 May 2008 04:46:26 GMT

Please understand that "Angel" investors and "Venture Capital" investors are 2 completely different investor audiences, with completely different deal expectations for investing.

It is not a common mistake that companies seeking investment misunderstand the basic differences of these two investment groups.

A little homework in this area will pay huge dividends, as these audiences have little patience for entrepreneurs that are unprepared.

Please let me know if there is additional information that I can support.

Regards,

Patrick Kane - Patrick@PeoplePawn.com
www.PeoplePawn.com

Re: Investors

CorpCons08 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:10:02 GMT

jon,

I sent you an email at the address you posted.
Please take a look when you have a chance.

CorpCons08

Re: Investors

Jon.icp — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:57:08 GMT

projections, appraisals, builders cost estimates, architectural renderings, approvals. These are the things I am still looking for. I still looking for money. Any help would be helpful. Thanks.

Re: Investors

Lighthouse24 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:56:08 GMT

Hello, Jon . . . was curious on how your plan is progressing. Please give us an update when you have the chance. Thanks!

Re: Investors

Lighthouse24 — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:53:55 GMT

Great news that you've assembled an experienced management team! The next major issue that will influence potential investors will be your site selection. Have you purchased the land and had it surveyed? For a new commercial property like a hotel/motel, the necessary zoning, access, utilities, parking, drainage, etc. (during the construction phase and after opening) are often issues that can double the projected investment costs. Cost overruns seem to occur on about 96 percent of commercial projects these days, and that tends to frighten potential investors. Be prepared to show you have investigated all the site development issues, resolved any questions, and have a sound plan in place.

assetsbuilder offers good news. As noted in my initial post, I'm aware of investors who would back the purchase of an existing hotel/motel for a new independent owner/operator, or new construction for a hotel chain or an established independent operator with other successful properties -- but I don't know anyone who'd provide substantial funding for new hotel construction to a new company/operator. assestsbuilder writes that he/she does know such lenders, so please follow up on that! Best of luck to you.

Re: Investors

Jon.icp — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:40:17 GMT

My business is only in Texas.

Re: Investors

assetsbuilder — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:58:24 GMT

Hello Jon.ICP Have you ever thought about doing commercial financing for the hotel? I know a few lenders out there that specialize in hotel/motel financing. This would/might limit your need to raise a ton of capital.

Re: Investors

GBIntel — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:37:07 GMT

Hello, Jon.Icp ...

YOU INDICATED
I am in the process of getting a CFO, CEO, VP of Marketing and Sales and a Manager with the combined history in their field of 35 years. CFO, 20 years. CEO, 6 years. VP of Marketing and Sales, 5 and Manager, 4 years. I am happy to have a great team to start with. Is there anything else I need to have "under my belt" that would help in asking for capital?

MY RESPONSE

CREDIT WORTHINESS VARIABLES
Entrepreneur Credit
Products, sales, profits, costs, investments
Cost Management
Feasibility of the Business Plan
Industry and Market Behavior

*Additional Variables For Foreign Investments *Is your business in the U.S. or abroad? <br /Country Attractiveness, Foreign Investment Incentives/Disincentives, Market Entry Device: joint venture, with/without technology transfer and royalty fees; branch office; sales office, etc?

EXAMPLE: ANGEL INVESTOR CREDITWORTHINESS
As an example of the requirements of venture capitalists, go to the New York Angels web site

SUGGEST: INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS (GET COPIES OF APPLICATIONS/BUSINESS CARDS)
Commerical Banks, Venture Capitalists, SBA

http://www.newyorkangels.com/entrepreneurs/default.html

click Entrepreneurs in the upper right-hand corner, then click Submit A Business Plan
and take a look that the proposal form. Remember, however, that some lenders impose oversight requirements, and/or equity ownership requirements.

GBIntel
Global Business Intelligence
http://globalbusinessintelligence.googlepages.com/home

Re: Investors

GBIntel — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:11:32 GMT

Hello http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/people/slavaret.

You stated

I am sure there's online collaboration software B of A can add to the site. A business owner sets up an account, invites collaborators... still thinking out loud...

My Response

Absolutely ... I adore, no wrong word, I LOVE COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE, especially the super-smart software that calculates and instantaneously draws all types of charts and diagrams.

However, before selecting a software package, the entrepreneur must do a company situation analysis in order to determine organizational needs. It is also a good idea for the entrepreneur to develop an understanding and a familiarity of accounting and finance principles. 'Why?

As the entrepreneurship grows, the capital structure will change, and so will the organizational structural design, the processes, and the computer requirements.

GBIntel
http://globalbusinessintelligence.googlepages.com/home

Re: Investors

Jon.icp — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:10:46 GMT

I am in the process of getting a CFO, CEO, VP of Marketing and Sales and a Manager with the combined history in their field of 35 years. CFO, 20 years. CEO, 6 years. VP of Marketing and Sales, 5 and Manager, 4 years. I am happy to have a great team to start with. Is there anything else I need to have "under my belt" that would help in asking for capital?