EPISODE · Apr 3, 2019 · 9 MIN
MBA1235 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get funding before I launch?
from The $100 MBA Show · host Omar Zenhom
You want to launch a business. Should you bootstrap down and go lean, or take a hefty investment from an outside source?It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners is pondering whether to take money from an investor or bank. Is a pile of outside money a launching pad, or a trap? Is it wise to take money before getting proof of concept, or silly to turn perfectly good dollars away?Today, we explain why it isn’t so easy to get money for a business idea — and why it might not be as desirable as you think. We also discuss how to convince investors or lenders to back you, it that’s indeed what you want to do.It’s a tough decision, and one that’ll determine the course of your business. Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksWebinarNinjaEasyCourseThe post MBA1235 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get funding before I launch? appeared first on The $100 MBA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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You want to launch a business. Should you bootstrap down and go lean, or take a hefty investment from an outside source? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners is pondering whether to take money from an investor or bank. Is a pile of outside money a launching pad, or a trap? Is it wise to take money before getting proof of concept, or silly to turn perfectly good dollars away?
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