Illustrations by Ray Vella
Common Mistakes That Could Kill Investment Deals
The volatile economy is making it more difficult for entrepreneurs to secure funding. But according to a passel of leading venture capitalists, angel investors, and other investing insiders, entrepreneurs often hurt their chances before their pitch has even started. With this in mind, BusinessWeek's Stacy Perman recently asked a handful of notables to share their pet peeves when it comes to fund-raising presentations. Flip through this slide show to find edited excerpts of their invaluable advice, some obvious, some not, that might help you secure that elusive round of funding.
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