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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:32:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Venture Giant Awarded Best Angel investment service in the UK]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-359-best-angel-investment-service-venture-giant.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When Angel Investor News set out at nominating the best Angel Investment networks in the UK they were specifically seeking Angel Investment networks that were created to take the entrepreneur and investor investment matching process to an innovative new level and provide a more intuitive, user friendly and more streamlined delivery of proposals to investors. Venture Giant was nominated Number 1 Online Angel Investment Matching service by Angel Investor News.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:25:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Angel Investment Funding Vs. Venture Capital investment]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-355-angel-investment-funding-venture-capital-investment.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The real story on what Venture Capital funding entails, and why Angel Investment may be a better course of action for you. Contrary to what you are seeing in the press there is simply too much money in the World at the moment; too much capital seeking too few investment opportunities. Remember the 1930s depression created more Millionaires than in any other era (ever), and now will be no different.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:16:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Venture Giant meets Alli Price Mumpreneur]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-364-mumpreneurs-looking-to-start-up.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Rishi Anand, Founder of Venture Giant met with Alli Price, a successful mumpreneur to discuss what it takes for a working mum to start-up a new business in today's economy. Alli has created a business that provides support to both start-up mums and successful established business mompreneurs through providing mentoring sessions from established business mums, opportunities, and a forum for networking and sharing ideas through lunches and brainstorm sessions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:21:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to negotiate with a Business Angel Investor]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-284-negotiate-business-angel-investor.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Entrepreneur checklist for negotiating with a Business angel investor. There are simply not enough articles and resources on the internet on how an entrepreneur should negotiate with a potential business angel investor and the types of questions that should be asked. This article intends to explore some questions that should be looked into by all entrepreneurs’.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:39:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What type of an Entrepreneur are you?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-243-what-type-of-an-entrepreneur-are-you.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Understanding what type of an entrepreneur you are is crucial in valuing the amount equity you are willing to exchange for angel investment. For example, as a Serial Entrepreneur you may be more open to offers over say an Empire builder or lifestyle entrepreneur as you will fully realise that this is not the only business activity that you will be involved in. If you are not sure what type of entrepreneur you are, this is an essential article to read]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:17:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to write the Perfect Investment Proposal - Investment Proposal Template]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-365-writing-the-perfect-investment-proposal.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[How do you create the perfect angel investment proposal? As an established Investment network, we have been responsible for reviewing literally thousands of investment proposals and this How-to Guide will ensure that you will be able to create the perfect investment summary that is guaranteed to get the attention of Business Angel Investors. This article explores some of the crucial elements that you must consider when crafting your investment pitch. We have also enclosed a sample investment summary that will be of great benefit to entrepreneurs looking to create their own investment proposal/executive summary. The main purpose of this article is to concentrate on how to create the perfect irresistible investment opportunity that can be submitted through Venture Giant, or for that matter - on any other investment network!]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:22:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Calculating your yearly growth projections]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-346-calculating-your-yearly-growth-projections.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Angel investor – Entrepreneur Alert: 
Most Angel Investors will want to know the rationale supporting your claims. It's extremely important that the entrepreneur demonstrates a clear understanding of the size and scope of the industry in which they are focused. How do your projections compare with the yearly revenues and overall growth forecasted by the industry experts?]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What Role would you like to see an angel investor play in your company?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-345-what-role-would-you-like-to-see-an-angel-investor-play-in-your-company.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[It's important to consider the fact that most angel investors prefer to invest in industries that they have considerable knowledge and experience in. Angel Investors who interacted with their invested companies at least a couple of times a month experienced greater results. Interaction could be in the form of mentoring, coaching, overseeing and monitoring performance as well as providing leads.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is your proposed Exit Strategy for an Angel Investor?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-344-what-is-your-proposed-exit-strategy-for-an-angel-investor.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[What would be your answer if an Angel Investor asked you how he/she could exit from your business angel investment in the future? Perhaps a Shareholder buy back when you have built a successful business? Or how about building a successful business that you can take to an initial public stock offering (IPO)? Or perhaps you intend for your angel investor to exit when your company is successfully built up and sold in three to five years?]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Choosing your industry will affect your chances of raising angel investment]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-343-choosing-your-industry-will-affect-your-chances-of-raising-angel-investment.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Certain industries have garnered more attention than others over the past few years. The most interest has been in software, followed closely by healthcare, biotech, business products and services, consumer products and services, hardware, media and entertainment. Identifying the industry helps to get the potential angel investors attention since most Investors like to invest in areas where they have some interest, knowledge or experience.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is your Sweat Equity worth and how do you calculate it?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-342-what-is-your-sweat-equity-worth-and-how-do-you-calculate-it.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[How much time and money have you invested in your business so far and what percentage of the total angel investment that you are seeking would you say your sweat equity is worth? Almost every business in start-up or early-stages has a Founder that has invested a great deal of time. Your business is likely no exception and your sweat equity is worth something. This article may assist you in coming up with an exact figure on what your sweat equity is really worth!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is your potential 'return on investment' for an Angel Investor?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-341-what-is-your-potential-return-on-investment-for-an-angel-investor.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Most experienced angel investors expect no less than 31-40% annual returns on their early stage and start up investments. This is the ideal range to aim for and anything less, it might not be of interest to them and anything more, it might not be realistic and send the wrong message to them right from the start.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What will you present to an Angel Investor in your first meeting?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-340-what-will-you-present-to-an-angel-investor-in-your-first-meeting.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Have you thought about what you will present to an Angel Investor FIRST if you get the opportunity to have a meeting with them? Too many entrepreneurs fail on their first meeting, not because they have not prepared or because their pitch to an angel investor is not good enough, but, because they have presented the wrong information. This article disloses what you MUST do when you meet an Angel Investor for the first time.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Angel Investors would expect you to have invested first!]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-339-why-angel-investors-would-expect-you-to-have-invested-first.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If you have invested any of your own funds into your business than this article is essential! Business Angel Investors want to see as much investment capital from an entrepreneur as possible and the reason for this is if you have a serious financial vested interest in your company and its success - you will likely work harder to insure that the business succeeds.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How much Angel Investment Capital do you actually need?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-338-how-much-angel-investment-capital-do-you-actually-need.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Angel Investors today have many choices and each part of the angel investment process is an opportunity to assess the capability of the entrepreneur. Calculating the amount of angel funding that your business ACTUALLY requires is one of the most important steps in the process - too little and you are undercapitalised - too much and you could look opportunistic. This article explores how to balance out the amount of Angel Funding that you are asking for.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Inside Business Angel negotiations: Valuing your Seed or early-stage business correctly!]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-337-inside-business-angel-negotiations-valuing-your-seed-or-early-stage-business-correctly.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[the first real consideration for an entrepreneur to make when seeking to raise investment capital is to consider a realistic market value on his/her business before even considering entering into any kind of negotiation or investment pitch with ANY business angel investor. But how do you do this for a Seed or early stage investment proposal? Venture Giant looks into how a business angel investor will view your investment opportunity!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What types of UK Limited company shares should I offer an Angel Investor?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-336-what-types-of-uk-limited-company-shares-should-i-offer-an-angel-investor.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[This article is one of the few articles on the internet that explores the different types of UK limited company shares and the different types of financing options available to an entrepreneur that will be asked to transfer to an Angel investor in exchange for Angel investment. This information is essential for an entrepreneur that is looking to close a deal with an angel investor - Yes, you will always hopefully seek independent advice from a professional before consummating an angel investment]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The difference between your Investment Summary &amp; Executive Summary]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-335-the-difference-between-your-investment-summary-executive-summary.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Take note entrepreneur: your investment summary is NOT the same as your executive summary! Your 'investment summary' is a vital part of the angel capital raising process and is of particular interest to an angel investor because it answers the question of what's in it for them! This is essentially your elevator pitch condensed into a paragraph. What makes your business idea an attractive angel investment opportunity? How much angel finance is needed? how will you spend your angel capital?]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Picking the right Management team]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-334-picking-the-right-management-team.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[As much as it is about the concept or the business, Angel Investors' are also investing in the people who will lead the business. In early-stage companies which are risky and historically have a high chance of failing, Angel investors want to be sure that you have what it takes to run the business, that you have the leadership with sufficient knowledge and understanding of both the business and the overall industry.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Do you really need Venture Giant to find you an Angel investor?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-333-do-you-really-need-venture-giant-to-find-you-an-angel-investor.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If you are an entrepreneur actively seeking angel investment for your new start-up, ask yourself how important is investor funding to the success of your business? Underestimating the amount of money that is actually needed to effectively manage the business is arguably the single largest contributor to early stage business failures. Remember proper capitalization is critical to the success of any business, especially a start up]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is your Industry experience, and does it really matter?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-332-what-is-your-industry-experience-and-does-it-really-matter.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Angel Investor and Entrepreneur Alert - The industry experience of your management team has a significant influence on the investor's perception of the viability of your business proposal. It is very important to check for contradictions in your business proposal that could be challenged.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is your investment proposal's growth strategy?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-331-what-is-your-investment-proposals-growth-strategy.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The ideal growth strategy that you pitch to an angel investor will usually be influenced by your enthusiasm and ambition of where you want to see your business or company in 5 years. Always remember that Angel investors are searching for future potential and this article explores all of the viable growth methods available to an entrepreneur and the expansion methods in particular that an Angel investor will like more than others!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Meeting an Angel Investor for the first time]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-330-meeting-an-angel-investor-for-the-first-time.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wandered how you intend to approach an angel investor when you have received an Angel Investor contact from Venture Giant?  Remember, the decision to invest in you will not be made on the spot during your initial approach however the decision NOT TO invest may just well be - so don't talk yourself out of an opportunity. This how to guide is essential reading.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How scalable is your business?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-329-how-scalable-is-your-business.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The more scalable your business is, the more interest it will attract from angel investors. Ideally, your business plan should be carefully crafted to support scalability and growth on a city wide, state, country, and/or Global level. Your Angel investment proposal should create a cookie cutter template model that is and can be easily rolled out.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Get the best price for your equity - value your company correctly]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-328-get-the-best-price-for-your-equity---value-your-company-correctly.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[It's very important that the entrepreneur detach themselves from the emotional connection to the business and think in terms of what's best for the business when considering Angel Investment. Valuing your company correctly before meeting an angel investor will ensure that you can get the best possible deal in terms of investment vs. equity. Knowing the true value of your business will ensure that you can walk away in confidence if the price offered by an angel investor is genuinely to low.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How much cash have you invested in your business?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-327-how-much-cash-have-you-invested-in-your-business.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[How much cash have you invested into the business so far? Angel Investors want to see as much investment from an entrepreneur as possible. The rationale is if an entrepreneur has a serious financial vested interest in their company and its success, the entrepreneur will likely work harder to insure the business succeeds.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How will you find an Angel Investor?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-326-how-will-you-find-an-angel-investor.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Venture Giant is not the only place on the internet that can locate and assist you in finding Business Angel Investors that are interested in investing in you or your business. Venture Giant explores the different methods of attracting angel investment and finding an angel investor that may be able to provide you with a level of support and mentoring that will get your product and service to the next level!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Should I ever pay upfront fees to an Angel Investor?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-325-should-i-ever-pay-upfront-fees-to-an-angel-investor.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[You should NEVER pay a legitimate Angel Investor any upfront money for them to invest in your business. Of course there is nothing wrong with paying for a matching service on an online angel investment network or deal review fee to an angel network group like Venture Giant, but these fees are nominal and cover the service or group overhead. Read more.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Create the perfect elevator pitch for an Angel Investor]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-309-create-the-perfect-elevator-pitch-for-an-angel-investor.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Knock the socks of an Angel Investor with the most hard hitting elevator pitch you can muster! As an entrepreneur that is ready to discuss his/her investment proposal or invention to an Angel Investor that is looking to invest in early stage, seed, concept or existing business', this short article prepared by Venture Giant will guide you through the rocess of improving your winning elevator pitch. Essential reading!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Demanding an acceptable wage from an Angel Investor]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-308-demanding-an-acceptable-wage-from-an-angel-investor.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When starting a new company, the reality of business often dictates that the Founder will have to go for a period of time without taking a regular salary and until profits allow for it. If an entrepreneur or a new company is using a considerable portion of debt or Angel investor funds to finance their wage/salary without the company showing any profits - this will be viewed as a serious red flag to Angel Investors.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Do you own your IP or other proprietary assets?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-307-do-you-own-your-ip-or-other-proprietary-assets.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[An IP refers to Intellectual property which is typically intangible property that is the result of creativity. Intellectual property can be protected in various ways: by a patent, a registered design, copyright, design right, trade mark etc. The type of IP protection you will need depends on what is being protected and how it will be used. Protecting the IP guarantees any potential commercial benefits of ownership and allows the owner to manage how their IP is used and who uses it.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bank or Government Funding for your Startup]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-305-bank-or-government-funding-for-your-startup.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If to date you have received bank or government funding into your business, Angel Investors will need to recognize and appreciate the fact you have successfully raised capital through bank or government sources. Not only does this show them other people or groups believe in your company but you have also likely personally guaranteed these funds which demonstrates increased commitment on your part.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Angel Investor Checklist]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-293-business-angel-investor-checklist.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Checklist for Angel Investors for any type of Business Angel investment. Hard hitting questions designed to uncover red flags, and address personal issues that may arise during negotiations of angel investments. Essential Reading]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:52:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Featured investment proposal | organ-ics]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-288-featured-investment-proposal-organ-ics.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Rishi Anand of Venture Giant met with Retailer Nicola Ena-Smith to talk about her inspiration behind her established natural skincare business, her criteria for finding new suppliers and how she is dealing with the economic crisis overall.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:39:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ways to outperform the market in these troubled times]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-287-ways-to-outperform-the-market-in-these-troubled-times.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Some Investors are now seriously considering Angel Investment as a serious alternative to traditional investments. The average investor return has been an impressive 2.6 times the initial investment according to a study conducted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. That is an average internal rate of return (IRR) of 27%! Similar to the average IRRs seen by VC’s!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:53:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Giving away Equity for NO Angel investment]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-283-giving-away-equity-for-no-angel-investment.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[There will come a time in every entrepreneur's career when he or she is fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to meet a business angel investor who truly believes that his or her contribution in terms of time and effort is worth more than the angel capital investment itself..]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:10:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What type of an Entrepreneur are you?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-282-what-type-of-an-entrepreneur-are-you.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Our understanding of entrepreneurship owes a lot to the work of Joseph Schumpeter (economist) who defined an entrepreneur as a person who is willing and able to convert a new idea or invention into a successful innovation]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:36:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Article: Hot date with Venture Giant]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-281-article-hot-date-with-venture-giant.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Database Filtering: Rishi Anand (Founder of Venture Giant) believes it’s the filtering of entrepreneurs and investors that lies at the heart of the proposition. Investors who sign up to Venture Giant fill in a self-certification form which indicates the minimum and maximum amount they are looking to invest, and which industry and region they’re interested in. Entrepreneurs’ regions, industry types, investment range and expectations are then matched to investors and an introduction effected.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The importance of taking a break]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-250-the-importance-of-taking-a-break.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Permjot Valia discusses the need for entrepreneurs' to take a break - sometimes!]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:20:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Giving away equity (how much?)]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-249-giving-away-equity-how-much.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs' should think long and hard before deciding to go down the investment route. Permjot Valia looks into this issue further.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:05:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Is a Director an Employee?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[When a company becomes insolvent, whether or not a shareholder and director is an employee, within the meaning of section 230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA), for the purposes of a claim for statutory redundancy payment from the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, can be difficult to ascertain. This article actually reviews a Real life case study of a Company Director that was paid a salary to commensurate with their roles as the senior managers of the business. They did not recei]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:46:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tax on Capital Gains: How Entrepreneurs Relief Works]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Venture Giant explores how entrepreneurs' can reduce their capital gains tax to 10%]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:32:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporate Gains Tax: Who Wins and Who Loses?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Venture Giant discusses the changes announced in the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s pre-budget report are more far-reaching than has generally been understood. Who actually are the winners and losers - Business Asset owners or Non business asset owners?]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:17:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Angels cross the Borders!]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund was one of the founding members of the EBAN. Venture Giant met with Risto Kalske to discuss how the acclaimed PreSeed concept got started.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:51:27 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The World is a Business Angel Investor's Oyster]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Would you be willing to invest in a software start-up from India? A property development in Bulgaria? Is investing Abroad now seriously viable for a business angel investor?]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:31:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[My own ideas or investing in others?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Which is better to focus on: Your own entrepreneurial creativity or investing in another's entrepreneurial creativity?]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:54:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How much Equity is enough?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.venturegiant.com/news-channel-226-how-much-equity-is-enough.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Most entrepreneurs over-value their companies in the start-up stage and either ask for more than they need, can afford or offer less shares than what is reasonable and based on real world numbers and facts. To complicate matters worse, most informal angel investors are new at this game and when an entrepreneur throws out a value for their company and shares, many will accept this because they too lack the understanding and knowledge to question this.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:54:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Venture Giant News Release]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Venture Giant to launch online entrepreneur and investor matching service across the UK]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:52:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Angel Network Investor Due Diligence]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a place to invest your money and see a serious return on it, becoming an Angel Investor may be for you. In order to be successful in the risky market of investing in small businesses, you will need to do your due diligence. This article explores what you should be doing. Missing out on these simple checks before funding a small business could end up costing you dearly!]]></description>
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