064. How to Get Your Business Investor Ready

One of the most common questions we get asked at Tech Manchester is about raising business finance and getting investor ready. Raising capital isn't easy, it’s a competitive marketplace for startups – so how do you stand out in a sea of many?  

Abigail Britnell is a recruitment industry influencer, published author and advocate for women in business. With more than15 years in the recruitment industry, she now follows her passion for investing in and facilitating recruiters who have the desire to start their own independent recruitment business as a part of We are SSG. 

Fortune favours the prepared founder and Abigail shares her advice on how to get your startup investor ready, whatever the sector. 

Key takeaways:

- Writing your Business Plan: do your research, understand your numbers, demonstrate who you are and your vision, make it clear and concise. Don’t waffle 

- Understand your Pitch deck and use one theme

- Include endorsements and testimonials 

- Let your personality shine through

Host: Patricia Keating
Guest: Abigail Britnell, recruitment industry influencer https://wearessg.com/portfolio/abigail-britnell/
Listening Time: 26 mins
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