In this Conversation, I discuss some ways that small business can gain access to debt and equity from sources other than Banks and the role the internet is playing in this. I also, again, highlight the importance of the Lean StartUp model, proposed by Eric Ries, to reduce the amount of capital required in the first place.

In this Conversation, I try to highlight how important a company's credit score can be. Unless Credit Agencies have enough relevant information, they may miscalculate or err on the downside. I point out some pitfalls and how to avoid them.

In this Conversation, I briefly review the progress of the Six Minute Strategist Community in 2011 and set out some of my goals and ambitions for 2012. I also share with you a great website and podcast which I have recently found and been listening to - Mixergy from Andrew Warner at Mixergy.com

In this Conversation I discuss the second part of my series focused on Startup Entrepreneurs in which I seek to help them plan their enterprise. In this the first of a two part episode I discuss market analysis. Thank you for joining the Conversation.

In this Conversation I discuss the second part of my series focused on Startup Entrepreneurs in which I seek to help them plan their enterprise. In this the second of a two part episode I discuss market analysis. Thank you for joining the Conversation.

In this Conversation with Francine Hardaway from Phoenix AZ based Stealthmode Partners we discuss some current issues regarding Venture Capital Funding, what 2012 may hold and some of the exciting things happening in the London Tech Start up scene. Thank you for joining the Conversation

In this series of Conversations, I have set out some thoughts about how to prepare to engage with Venture Capitalists. I cover the Value Added by the VC in this the sixth and final conversation in this series and aim to help you beat the VCs at their own game by helping you to learn more about them than they know about you. Enjoy the Conversation and come and subscribe to my Blog at http://jbdcolley.com to get more from The Six Minute Strategist.

In this series of Conversations, I have set out some thoughts about how to prepare to engage with Venture Capitalists. I cover the Deal Structure in this the fifth conversation in this series and aim to help you beat the VCs at their own game by helping you to learn more about them than they know about you. Enjoy the Conversation and come and subscribe to my Blog at http://jbdcolley.com to get more from The Six Minute Strategist.

In this series of Conversations, I have set out some thoughts about how to prepare to engage with Venture Capitalists. I cover Investment Style in this second conversation and aim to help you beat the VCs at their own game by helping you to learn more about them than they know about you. Enjoy the Conversation and come and subscribe to my Blog at http://jbdcolley.com to get more from The Six Minute Strategist.

In this series of Conversations, I have set out some thoughts about how to prepare to engage with Venture Capitalists. I cover Deal Flow in this the third conversation and aim to help you beat the VCs at their own game by helping you to learn more about them than they know about you. Enjoy the Conversation and come and subscribe to my Blog at http://jbdcolley.com to get more from The Six Minute Strategist.