6. Speak to them about
your options, your
plans, ask for advice,
recommend friends
to them, and be open
and transparent.
7. They may still turn
you down, but the
relationship is already
there.
8. So you can ask why, what
steps need to be taken
and receive the feedback
you need to move your
business forward.
9. You can better prepare
yourself by educating
yourself with the
“language” of financing;
what are angel investors,
what is venture capital
financing, what loans are
available.
10. Ask around other
successful small
businesses in your
industry; what did they
do, how did they do it,
who did they go to.