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View > The cost of money: Monday, 30 June 2008 Getting investors is one thing, but don’t forget to consider your ‘funding mix’ for those more immediate goals. GAIL GERONIMOS

View > You’re dead if you are not specific: Monday, 23 June 2008 Pitching to an investor? ‘Ra ra ra’ just doesn’t cut it. Here’s what you need to say... GAIL GERONIMOS

View > Retro innovation the most lucrative kind: Monday, 16 June 2008 Here is a very counterintuitive — and perhaps unfashionable — approach to innovation. But it works. GAIL GERONIMOS

View > A sale a day keeps the VC away: Monday, 26 May 2008 If your focus isn’t on sales, then you are a goner. GAIL GERONIMOS

View > Buying more time: Monday, 12 May 2008 Getting start-up capital is one thing. But how do you go back to investors, cap in hand, and ask for more money when times get tough. GAIL GERONIMOS

View > The biggest pitching pitfall: Monday, 28 April 2008 You must have your business plan in place before you start pitching to investors. GAIL GERONIMOS

View > The essentials of raising capital: Monday, 14 April 2008 Six do’s and nine don’ts of raising capital. GAIL GERONIMOS

View > Mentoring: A two-way respect: Monday, 31 March 2008 Coping when under extreme pressure is part of being an entrepreneur. You simply can’t afford to damage relationships. GAIL GERONIMOS

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 10 March 2008 The difference between a good value proposition and a bad value proposition can actually be quite straightforward – here's what I mean...

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 3 March 2008 I met with a start-up IT company last week. They wanted feedback on their plan, but when I was honest with them the reaction wasn't pretty. Here's what happened...

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 25 February 2008 We all need to know exactly where we stand, and every business will benefit from some clear boundaries. Here's what to delineate...

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 18 February 2008 'Keep the team together, work on that common goal'. Easy to say, but sticking to it can be harder. A shareholders agreement can be handy here...

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 11 February 2008 A lot of businesses start off rosy, but can go pear-shaped when partners go off on tangents. The answer? Get it in writing!

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 4 February 2008 Raising capital in a nervous market isn't impossible – it just requires a more focused and informed approach. Here are a few pointers...

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 21 January 2008 Raising capital? Yes, it’s what you know – but who you know can matter too.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 17 December 2007 Are equity investors suited to your business? Here are a few considerations...

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 10 December 2007 Santa is coming early to SmartCompany blog readers. Presents included in this blog!

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 3 December 2007 Why is the pitch so important, when there are so many other hoops to jump through? Here are some tips from a VC pundit on the other side of the fence.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 26 November 2007 Entrepreneurs make mistakes, so you’ve got to read this blog. It’s advice straight from the investors.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 19 November 2007 If you've raised capital, you have a responsibility to these investors. It's not that hard, but it does require focus.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 12 November 2007 I have spent time with overseas experts, and have learnt their secrets. Here are some standout tips...

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 5 November 2007 I have spent quite a few hours in VC caves, learning their language and discussing their habits. I learnt a lot about their feeding patterns.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 29 October 2007 Why do so many entrepreneurs who successfully raise capital for their business end up being booted out? Here's why...

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 22 October 2007 When raising capital, it is salient to keep in mind certain 'facts of life' that will not only keep you sober, but will keep you sane.

View > Gail Geronimos: Friday, 5 October 2007 You know it’s a killer pitch, but how do you know you’re telling your story to the right person?

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 24 September 2007 You don't get a second chance to make a first impression. Here are some pointers.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 17 September 2007 The art of the pitch? If you want investors to grab the ball, throw accurately and make sure thay know how to catch.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 27 August 2007 If you're going to an investor with your hand out, you don't want to make ANY mistakes.

View > Gail Geronimos: Tuesday, 21 August 2007 Don’t kid yourself you have no competition, and never ever make that claim when pitching to potential investors.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 13 August 2007 I have seen hundreds of pitches. Some great and some so far off the mark that you wonder what the entrepreneur was thinking.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 6 August 2007 On the other side of the table in the capital raising stakes is the venture capitalist – and they lie too! Here are their top 10.

View > Gail Geronimos: Monday, 30 July 2007 Entrepreneurs, especially those who are after some capital, tell lies. Here are the top 10.

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