3. Sources of finance Existing angel investment, already profitable High level of potential return and customers already signed up A proven track record or security (eg a house) Good personal relationships Skill in completing application forms What do you need? Shares in your business Shares in your business Regular repayments at a set rate of interest Negotiable Free Cost? £200,000 or more £50,000-£200,000 Varies Up to £50,000 Up to £10,000 for students How much? Venture Capital Business Angels Banks Friends & Family Grants & competitions
4. So how much money do you need? Add all the z's Thats how much money you need Q: How can you reduce this amount? z y Dec … z z z z Total costs … y y y y Monthly costs x Startup costs … Apr Mar Feb Jan
10. What can I pitch? Myself for career opportunities My idea for feedback, partnership, support My product / service for sale My firm for support, investment, sale
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23. Course programme 2pm-4pm in Arts Building S21 Finding role models and teams 20 Oct 1 Generating ideas 10 Nov 2 Planning your first year 24 Nov 3 Branding and building a website 8 Dec 4 Pitching and raising finance 12 Jan 5 Marketing and PR for startups 26 Jan 6 Selling and negotiating 9 Feb 7 Accounting and legal issues 23 Feb 8 Running an office and bookkeeping 9 Mar 9