Start up Capital

[Charles Curley]

On Thu, Apr 14, 2005 at 02:53:56PM -0600, Peter Howe wrote:
> Greetings,
>   I'm starting a small business, and I have what I would think is an
> great Idea for a new Product.  Unfortunately I'm a little short on rich
> Uncles.  Anyone know of any good Venture Capital/Sponsors/People with
> Money to burn?  Also any tips on the best way to go about contacting and
> presenting your idea(s) to them?

First thing is contact your local Chamber of Commerce and ask them
what you need to do.

You need a marketing analysis of the product, some evidence you can
get the thing to work, and a business plan. And you need to put up
something of your own in the financial category.

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