09th October 2009
Funding packages for development projects contain the same basic elements found in most project packages. Previous posts discussed each of these components at great length. Before going further, we strongly suggest you read up on them - How to Put Togethe...
09th October 2009
Ask anyone who has ever raised millions of dollars in funding and they will tell you that it is an expensive proposition. Whether it is an Initial Public Offering, a Private Placement or a simple commercial loan, it costs businesses thousands of dollars b...
09th October 2009
In our last post, titled The Shocking And Controversial Truth About Project Funding – What You Need To Know Before You Approach Investors we discussed how you need to be prepared to bear certain costs before you receive a single dollar from investors. N...
09th October 2009
In Part I of The Hidden Costs of Project Funding, we discussed two major categories of costs —due diligence expenses and project package expenses— and we also analyzed those key cost components that usually form part of the due diligence process. Toda...
21st September 2009
Although we all know that Real Estate is the "name of the game", investing in REO’s and NPN’s tend to be the most talked about opportunities. Today, we would like to give you a tip on another real estate opportunity that doesn’t get as much attentio...
21st September 2009
A requisite to the funding process at Lauton Funding is also essential to business in general. Your business plan is a pivotal component of your undertaking and is necessary, not only for putting together a profitable business but, as your company evolves...
21st September 2009
Commercial funding is crucial for any business, big or small. In these times of global recession it is especially important for business owners to be cautious about the way they approach lenders and/or investors for commercial funding. While it’s easy...
21st September 2009
Let’s finish up our mini-series on what you need to avoid doing if you want to be successful in getting the funding you need for your business or project. The last time we were here, we looked into the fatal mistakes the Big Three of the auto industry m...
21st September 2009
You could have a great idea for a new startup. You may be planning to buy into a business with a great profit potential. You may have an established business that requires additional funds to take it to the next level or a sensational project that you cou...
21st September 2009
In Part I, we discussed those components that are found in great funding packages.
We covered the key features of the Business Plan, Executive Summary, Proforma and the Resumes of Principals. We also discussed how to make them stronger and more compellin...
21st September 2009
Here’s something to keep in mind as you set out in your search of funding for your startup.
"Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming."
This sobering reminder comes from Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Enterprises,...
29th August 2009
In this post-Madoff world everyone is taking a closer look at who they’re doing business with. This is especially true when looking for millions of dollars in project funding. Today’s credit crisis has only exacerbated the situation as businesses get ...
