Finding the right investment partner takes time. Most of them are not openly looking to invest their money in a stranger’s business. As an entrepreneur, you’ll need to meet and form connections with prospective investors before you pitch them. Networking with investors is an opportunity for b...
Rising interest rates and the ongoing adjustment of the economy to the pandemic disruption heavily impacted the economy in the June quarter. Growth was slower as the 2022-23 year closed.
There’s no doubt our part of the market has been hard hit by recent price falls. We’re long-term growth investors, so we would never trade on our ability to time markets. We’ve always seen the tremendous potential for upside in these immature businesses, but it does currently ...
Our investment process leads us to invest in good businesses at a sufficient margin of safety and not based on price momentum or their weight in the index. When formulating your investment strategy, we focus on your specific needs, life stage and risk appetite. Greg Stothart has spent 16 ...
You need to look for someone who will trust your dream and finance it. Unfortunately, getting investors is not as easy as it seems. You need someone who will believe in your dream and invest in it. Charles Finch is an investor for different types of businesses. Here are some tips that ...
An interview is presented with mutual fund Artisan Mid Cap Fund manager Andrew Stephens, who is investing in growing businesses in a stagnant economy. He discusses why he chooses to invest heavily in the information technology and health care industries, what his strategy is in continuing to ...
businesses are far above those of the typical asset-heavy firms fromgenerationspast. The value of a contemporary company is consequently less bound up with the value of its physical assets. This may require us to tilt the prism of analysis to adjust to today’s reality, but the original ...
Here are examples of how to change the state of your focus and your businesses focus: If you’re an owner,work to build the morale of your employees since they are likely the face of the company in many businesses. Share your excitement around a launch or around your passion for your pr...
What contacts do I have with other businesses, professional organizations, in my community and so on? Tip: It's easy to give up on finding a mentor because you can't find the perfect match. But if you are open to the possibilities, and invest in building good relationships, perhaps with...
Data from European recruiter The Stepstone Group shows the average time to hire increased slightly to 4.9 weeks in the second quarter of 2024, with businesses of more than 1,000 employees taking longer. Pam Lindsay-Dunn, people and culture director at recruiter Hays’ European business, says th...