A LOT OF INVESTORS ARE SAYING THEY ARE ONLY FUNDING PROVEN ENTREPRENEURS                                                                                  

       REVISE YOUR GAME PLAN.  The economy has changed. Your pich needs to as well.  Economic realities are daunting. And yet, as with every competitive challenge, some businesses will respond proactively and effectively, while others are left behind. The winners will be those who act quickly make the right decisions and execute them flawlessly. From our work with world's most successful individuals - through up cycles and down - 500i.com has developed the unique perspective and broad capabilities to help you come out on top. Write - up 300 words max - about your small business. Your write - up MUST include the following elements:

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR BUSINESS. Specifically, what product or service do you sell and to what type of customer? What is the estimated size of the addressable market?

BUSINESS MODEL. How, specifically does your company earn  a profit? (Examples: retail sales, consulting fees, advertising.)

CAPITALIZATION. How is your business funded? (Examples: loans from family and friends, bank loans, cash flow from operations.)

DIFFERENTIATORS. How is your business different from - your competition? Why do people want or need your product or service? What is your company's sustainable competive advantage? If your business is technologe-based, has a relevant patent or licence been secured?

YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. For how long and in what capacity, have you and your management team been involved in the industry?

YOUR PLAN FOR USING THE €100,000. This is critical! Briefly but specifically describe how you would invest the largesse and use the advertising to take your businessto the next level. (Examples: new equipment, new people, more marketing, etc).

Remember: 300 words is not a lot of space, so be as clear and direct as possible. Get your points across with numbers and facts, not airy assertions.  A well-stated and written business plan results in communication of desired outcomes focused on goal achievement. The business plan is a detailed road map to your venture and how you plan to grow it into a successful business. It's a  crucial document for anyone seeking capital, and is typically developed with one audience in mind:  Angel Investors - wealthy individuals who personally invest their money in your idea. 

The main elements you should have in your business plan include:

                    Idea Description.                                                 Management and Organisation

                    Product or Service                                              Fundraising and Use of Funds

                    Market Plan                                                         Financial Projections

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                We'll do the work, you take the credit. We find the right connection. It pays to work with us.