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Dissecting a Business Plan
/20,863 Comments/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
The ability to decipher a business plan and thoroughly understand a business model are two of the essential skills that help angel investors to separate worthwhile investments from mere pretenders. At its a …
Due Diligence for Angel Investing – Part 2
/17,465 Comments/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Continued from last week
Red Flags
As you grow more familiar with investing and the due diligence process, you’ll likely evolve your own list of red flags. These warning signs serve as indications …
Due Diligence for Angel Investing – Part 1
/15,539 Comments/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
The amount of due diligence, or investigation, that you complete prior to making any investment is entirely up to you. Research shows, however, that spending at least 20 hours on due diligence can …
Finding the Right Angel Investing Opportunities
/6,512 Comments/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Finding a business to support is easy thanks to the internet. However, finding the right business? That’s an entirely different matter. Not every investment opportunity is a good fit for every investor. While …
Understanding Angel Investment Regulations
/18,457 Comments/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Investments in the United States are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Their mission, as stated on their website, is “…to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and …
Angel Investing By the Numbers
/16,780 Comments/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Prior to making any investment in a project, whether time or money, it’s always wise to ask oneself, “Does this really matter?” Allocating one’s resources in the most effective way means constantly reassessing …
A Basic Primer for First-Time Angel Investors
/24,777 Comments/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Start-up Expert.
If you’re considering investing money in a startup, but don’t know where to begin, this article will constitute an excellent basic primer for you. Over the coming months, we’ll be publishing a series …