Raising money from investors, lenders and friends: when, how much, from whom, and when not to.
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We sell subscription boxes and need about $80k to buy inventory ahead of the holidays. A lender offered the money against a fixed percent of monthly revenue, with total repayment around 1.15 times. It looks easy but I wonder about hidden effects on cash flow. What was your experience?
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Our restaurant earns $180k a year after paying ourselves and wants to open a second site costing roughly $250k. A bank offered a loan with a personal guarantee, while a local investor wants 25% of the business. Which route has been less painful for you in the long run?
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I have had 18 first meetings over two months. Most were friendly, several said they would circle back, and then nothing. Only one gave a clear no. Am I misreading polite interest, and how do you push for real decisions without seeming desperate?
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We have $20k MRR growing about 10% a month and a team of five. Advisors suggest anywhere from $500k to $2M. I do not want to give away more than 15% but I also do not want to run out of money in a year. What logic did you use to land on a number?
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