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Steps to Growth Capital Investor Readiness Skills

Self-Study Guide

Investor Readiness Test

Fast Track to Growth Capital
Steps to Growth Capital: The Canadian entrepreneurs' guide to securing risk capital
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2.1 Get the Most out of Meetings: Introduction

Getting and keeping the investor's attention during a business meeting can be made a lot easier if you know all the tricks of the trade. Sure, you know that you've got to appeal to the investor's needs, but how nimble are you at encouraging discussion? How often, for example, do you paraphrase the other person's point of view? We'll give you plenty of pointers that will not only increase your understanding of the investor's needs but also help you get the most out of any meeting.

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You will learn how to keep the investor's attention during the meeting and set a climate to encourage discussion. You will improve your skills in listening actively to what the investor has to say and discover techniques for improving the success of your negotiation sessions. You will discover how to conclude the meeting successfully and follow up afterward to keep the momentum going.

If you need a deeper understanding of the material, be sure to follow the links within each section.



Updated:  2005/07/12
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