You have to be able to answer all the routine questions without tripping over yourself. And you must be convincing and excited about what you are doing. Again, no jargon. Find the money. There are several ways to do this.
Most people ask their friends and family for money.
Some go to banks for loans, although this is not easy for new businesses. If you really want to make it work, you have to be able to convince people to invest. FREE UMS Sign up for ZDNet's FREE integrated messaging service. Reviews ZDNet delivers more news and reviews covering the latest technology than ever before. Inc. All rights reserved.