http://www.thejc.com/business/how-to The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.thejc.com/business/how-to/54849/how-secure-venture-capital-your-start <p>● Make sure you have an addressable market.</p> <p>● The idea must be something that others can't easily do/copy.</p> <p>● When seeking funding you must have more than just an idea. You should have developed sophisticated algorithms. </p> <p>● Is there a barrier to entry? You need to have patents filed for your product/idea to discourage others from copying you.</p> <p>● Make sure your presentation isn't feeble. Coming in with 142 slides wont work. I wouldn't even look at them. You need to convey your concept in no more than ten slides.</p> <p>● Know your competition. </p> <p>● Prove your credentials, ie: Are you a repeat entrepreneur? Have you don't this before? Often the person is just as important as the idea, if not more so. </p> How To 54849 story ● Make sure you have an addressable market. ● The idea must be something that others can't easily do/copy. ● When seeking funding you must have more than just an idea. You should have developed sophisticated algorithms. ● Is there a barrier to entry? You need to have patents filed for your product/idea to discourage others from copying you. ● Make sure your presentation isn't feeble. Coming in with 142 slides wont work. I wouldn't even look at them. You need to convey your concept in no more than ten slides. ● Know your competition. ● Prove your credentials, ie: Are you a repeat entrepreneur? Have you don't this before? Often the person is just as important as the idea, if not more so. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:15:43 +0100 Ed Mlavsky 54849 at http://www.thejc.com