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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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3.6 Capabilities Check

The negotiation stage is key to the future well-being of your business and to your ongoing relationship with the investor. Make sure your skills are top-notch in this area, and if you feel uncertain about some of your capabilities, consider retaining an expert to guide and support you during the give and take of negotiations.

Negotiating Capabilities Check

A = Highly Capable  B = Need Some Assistance  C = Need Expert Help



Can You... Rate Yourself

Communicate effectively?

 

Remain flexible and creative in pressure situations?

 

Recognize where your power lies and use it effectively?

 

Disclose information selectively to make the most of it?

 

Remain logical even though emotions may be running high?

 

Handle conflict effectively?

 

Use a structured approach to prepare for and manage the negotiation process?

 

Use your understanding of conflict styles positively?

 

 



Updated:  2005/07/12
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