SME Investor Magazine Jun-Jul 2017 | Page 22

Be An SME Investor

6 Key Things To Look For

3 . Traction Investors love to see startups sign

One of the major challenge on early customers or begin building their product . Ideas are great but facing SMEs today is to get capital for evidence of progress is better . their businesses , while on the hand investors are faced with the challenge of

4 . Strong , Clear Vision
Proposals are SMEs are always available and sometimes may seem too good to be true making it very difficult for an investor to choose the right one for their portfolio . 6 Key Things To Look For :
1 . Solid Management Team Investors want to get behind a group of people that they feel work well together and can deliver on their ideas .
2 . Market Size & Overall Market To see a worthwhile return on their investment , most investors look for products or services in larger markets that offer the most potential for profits . select the right deal for their investment A strong vision or message is key . A portfolio . good sense of purpose is an indicator of motivation and determination .
5 . Monetization Strategy Investors want to know how exactly the startup plans to generate revenue , as well as its valuation , financial projections and exit strategy .
6 . Initial Investment No one wants to be the first one on the dance floor . Seeing interest or an initial investment from others will encourage new investors to get behind a startup .
The above mentioned are key things that every investor is looking for in an investment .
To become an SMEInvestor you need to start familiarizing yourself with such and make it a point that you empower yourself with knowledge as far as the above are concerned . With knowledge and tools , you can never make a bad investment but that does not mean an investment won ’ t go wrong .
ANY ONE CAN BECOME AN SME INVESTOR !
ANY SME INVESTOR CAN BECOME ANYTHING HE WANTS TO BE !
“ THE SKY IS THE LIMIT ”