About Professional Planning Associates Expertise Questions relating to business plan preparation, contents, approach and how to prepare plans that provide investors with the information required to make an investment decision
Experience Professional Planning has been operating since 1993. Its principal has over 30 years of business experience. The Company's financial expert has earned a Doctorate in Accounting
Organizations Gold Coast Venture Capital Club, Coral Ridge Kiwanis
Publications Investor's Business Daily, Vfinance.com, the Black Entrepreneurs Association, Webentrepreneurs.com andIslamiQMoney.cpm
Education/Credentials B.A. from Hofstra University
Expert: Professional Planning Associates Date: 2/6/2004 Subject: Locating Investors
Question I am a film director based in the Midwest. Since I'm not an established Hollywood player (yet) I'm forced to find money for my films on my own. I currently have a handful of projects that I'm looking for funding for. Budgets for my projects range from $3,500 to $10 million. I've spent hours studying business strategies, SEC regulations, and talking with lawyers and financial planners to hone my business plans. However, I have not been able to find out any information about finding investors or financial sponsors. I know that people with money to invest don't usually advertise, so where do I start looking to find these people? Who are the people who have access to investors? What strategy do you recommend for finding investors or financial supporters? Thanks
Answer Books have been written on the topic but I will give you an outline. Go to vfinance.com or bizfin.com. These sites match investors with entrepreneurs. Another source is local venture capital clubs. Most cities have these clubs which bring together investors, entrepreneurs and service providers.
Attorneys in the securities field are another source. There are consultants who are in the business of finding funding, go to the above sites or search "venture capital directories" on the Internet. These consultants should be approached with caution. If they ask for a up front fee be wary.One other source are stock brokers. Some put together investors. General networking can also be effective.
