e-commerce confusion

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I am thouroghly confused on how to bring my idea into the light. I have read and researched numerous articles and VC sites but dont know how to get in touch with someone. I realize that a person should never cold-call a VC. I just dont know how to find the proper contacts. Please help

-- Justin Ullman (jboyu@aol.com), October 09, 2000

Answers

Justin, you didn't mention anything about having a business plan. 9/10th of the problem is creating a good business plan, 1/10th of the problem is finding someone to have a look at it whether that be a VC or an angel investor or some intermediary in between. Best bet is to review info at http://www.redherring.com and then start looking locally and work your way out.

-- Mark Zorro (zorromark@consultant.com), October 10, 2000.

I saw this today which seems like a good tool to use for someone who wants to find ways of preparing to present and/or find a VC.

http://www.fastcompany.com/build/businessplan.html

-- Mark Zorro (zorromark@consultant.com), October 12, 2000.


Justin,

I know of another CoF member who runs an organization that helps people build their ideas into business plans that are ready to be presented to qualified sources of funding. I believe that they help you make the contacts as well. Take a look at http://www.spincity.com

Good luck!

- Elizabeth

-- Elizabeth Rennison (erennison@hotmail.com), October 15, 2000.


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