Biz Coach Terry Corbell
Investment capital is available even in an economic downturn, especially, if you know how to present your case to venture capitalists, according to a report by Biz Coach Terry Corbell.
In the column entitled “What No One Tells You about Raising Investment Capital” posted at http://www.bizcoachinfo.com, strategic financial consultant Joey Tamer tells The Biz Coach how it is possible to attract venture funds with her successful strategies.
Mr. Corbell writes Ms. Tamer has the right credentials:
She consults to capitalized start ups and in-house ventures within the Fortune 500 to launch, build and expand technology companies. She advises product and service companies on their growth and profitability. She has consulted since the early days of the PC through to her Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 clients of today.
Her clients have included: J.P. Morgan Capital, Sony, IBM, Apple, Hearst, Blockbuster, Technicolor, Harper Collins, NEC, Time-Warner, Agfa and Scitex, and many early stage ventures such as Earthweb (IPO 1998), and iSuppli.
“In good times, risk capital is available from all sources, and they compete and sometimes share hot deals with each other; the practice is termed syndication. In downturns, venture money is available from venture capitalists who have raised their funds recently, in the past year or so, and have not yet deployed all the capital,” said Ms. Tamer. “In bad times, funds that are near the end of their seven- to-10-year cycle will use their capital to safeguard existing portfolio companies and will commit to fewer, if any, new investments.”
Ms. Tamer has proven approaches for raising money.
“Capital strategies allow the CEO to know what kind of money – private, angel, VC, strategic corporate – to take at what time to drive up the company’s valuation, and to keep control of the board,” she said. “These strategies are sensitive to economic times as well. I do not find capital for companies – that’s the job of the CEO. Another major strategy I prefer involves identifying sources of non-equity capital – strategic alliances and alternative revenue sources, bringing in early revenue rather than giving up equity at a low valuation.”
In The Biz Coach interview, she explains successful approaches in getting the attention of investors and provides three techniques on how to present an investment opportunity.
To read Mr. Corbell’s report, here’s the direct link: http://www.bizcoachinfo.com/
Mr. Corbell also writes an Internet business-coaching column, The Biz Coach, for the Money News page at Seattle’s KIRO, the "2009 National Edward R. Murrow Award Winner for Overall Excellence."
As one of the Northwest’s longest-running columnists, he has written about 450+ business-coaching columns since 2001. His columns are archived on his Web site, The Biz Coach, http://www.bizcoachinfo.com, “Proven Solutions for Maximum Profits.” It’s a business-resource site with performance-
As a business-performance consultant, he routinely delivers 10 percent in added value for his clients. So, his columns also conclude with a bonus business-coaching tip he calls: “From the Coach’s Corner.” This particular column’s “Coach’s Corner” explains how an entrepreneur will achieve strong results by assessing past performances.
Mr. Corbell often draws on his experience as a business-performance consultant and media columnist.
The New York Times featured him twice in 2008. For some his business tips, simply Google each of these headlines:
• Been There... Done That... Here’s How
• Advice on Taking an Entrepreneurial Leap
He is managing member of CMS Associates LLC, http://www.cmsassociatesllc.com, which is long-known for providing “Solutions to Increase Revenue.” CMS is an excellent company with an outstanding record of success since 1992. The firm has insights, systems and strategies to save companies time and money while increasing revenue.
As a profit professional, he developed The CMS Approach. To relieve a company’s financial stress, The CMS Approach includes a financial turnaround program on a pay-for-performance basis. Mr. Corbell provides complete solutions for a small retainer and one percent of the net-profit increase.
Mr. Corbell is also focusing on economic development. He and KIRO are partnering to promote the economic climate of Western Washington communities.
He’s writing a book tentatively entitled, “How to Watch Your Back in the Jungle – Avoiding Business Predators.”
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