Category Archives: Risk Management

What Winning Angels do…

Posted on 1 September 2011 by Brian Dorricott

A review of a leading reference book for those who invest time and/or money in companies. Continue reading →

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9 Key Indicators for Successful Interventions

Posted on 2 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

Before you start, know where you want to end? Here are nine points you should review and understand before you place your money and/or time into another company. Continue reading →

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5 bad Business Angel traits that could take you down…

Posted on 3 August 2010 by Brian Dorricott

What makes a Business Angel? There’s nothing to stop anyone being lending money to or buying shares in an unquoted, private company. While Family, Friends, and Fools bring money, Business Angels are supposed to bring a lot more to the deal. How can the Entrepreneur tell if the Business Angel is going to bring more value than just cash? What traits and motivations should be a red flag? Continue reading →

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6 Red Lights for Business Angels

Posted on 29 June 2010 by Brian Dorricott

An investment proposition you say? What could possibly be wrong with your company/idea? Any Business Angel would fall over themselves to invest? Really? Here are six things I and most Business Angels will review before exchange their cash for shares. Continue reading →

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Risk? Real or imaginary? Ignore it at your peril…

Posted on 11 May 2010 by Brian Dorricott

How does human perception affect decision making? If a Business Angel or advisor is aware, how can they set expectations in order to reduce due diligence and transaction time? What are the real fears? What are the risks? Are they … Continue reading →

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