The Path to Success

 

Starting or trying to grow a business is generally beyond the resource capabilities of most entrepreneurs. Having the right business focus, management talent and funding are vital to your early success. Where to go for help is often the one biggest challenges facing a start-up company. The Absolute Return Group is a mentor and a coach to a select number of early stage high growth companies seeking assistance in taking the next step on the path to success.

ARG has its own fund and is affiliated with several angel investment groups, VC firms, professional service firms, and business resource centers located in Southern California.

 

ARG looks for companies that have :

•  A resourceful and flexible management team
•  A unique and defensible product or idea with high growth potential
•  Has a thourough understanding of their competition advatage and their conpetition

What you should know before seeking funding

·         Know your market opportunity and the size of the market.

·         Know your competition and your competitive advantages. Why will you succeed over the competition?

·         Have a clearly defined marketing plan for the launch or initial stages of selling your product/service.

·         Highlight the track record of the management team and accomplishments that are relative to your company’s goals and objectives.

·         What are your funding needs?  Now and in the future.

·         Why should someone invest in your company?