Category Archives: Risk Management

Get money, go broke faster!

Posted on 22 May 2013 by Brian Dorricott

Know what your fixed costs are? No? That failure could cost you dear as this cautionary tale highlights… Continue reading →

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Phoenix needs CEO – should you run?

Posted on 24 April 2013 by Brian Dorricott

Recently I came across a company that had raised $3M and created a prototype service but they didn’t sell nearly enough to make it a going concern. In their research they established that there was a need for a product similar to theirs but the feature set was so different that a re-write would be required. Let’s say they offered you 5% of the company to be the CEO… should you jump at the prospect or simply say “Thank you, but no!”? Continue reading →

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9 Key Indicators for Successful Interventions

Posted on 2 November 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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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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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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