Many people do not want an investor involved in their business forever, but want to ensure they are paid off and out of the business in a reasonable period of time. Likewise investors want to know when they can reap their investment. Have a carefully designed business plan with a two or three page investor prospectus. Unfortunately, it is still a fact that women business owners have more difficulty accessing capital than men. There are a number of reasons this is still the case.
Women lack financial networks.
Women business owners are often not sophisticated in business finance. They don't understand The Power of Leverage or how properly balance debt and equity capital. Few women start their business with a vision on how it can expand into new markets and product lines. Solutions Educate women business owners on the options of obtaining equity financing. Provide a better network for women who need assistance preparing for equity financing and finding potential investors.