A group of Enron investors fronted by the University of California has gotten $2 billion out of Citigroup as it agreed to pay this amount to settle a lawsuit.
Enron Investors Squeeze $2 Billion Out of Citigroup
Citigroup has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit from Enron investors, and pay $2 billion. The company was accused of having a role in a big accounting fraud scandal at Enron.
Nanotechnology Raises Opportunities for Investors
Research and Markets has announced the addition of The Nanotechnology Opportunity Report Vol 1 & 2 2nd Edition to their offering.
Why Investors are Afraid of Search Engine Marketing
The Search Engine Strategies conference, in San Jose, is full of exuberant professionals and entrepreneurs eager and excited to learn more about the search industry. Amid the din of optimism and over-caffeinated exuberance there are a few words being spoken that are, shall we say, somewhat less than ebullient. It’s probably no surprise to anyone who’s been paying attention to tech stocks of late that most of the downer talk here has to do with investors.
How to Avoid the Worst Mistakes Investors Make
Investing is about taking risks, and when you do that, you’re entitled to expect a return that’s commensurate with the level of risk you take. But if you’re not careful, your own mistakes can prevent you from achieving the return that should be yours.
Characteristics of Successful Investors
I have written many times about something that most investors largely ignore: The role of the investor’s own characteristics in determining how well he/she does as an investor. Perhaps this statement seems a little abstract and therefore it is easy to disregard it especially coming from someone such as myself whom most readers probably have yet to hear of.
Winning Investors: High Fives, KISS & Tell, and Slippery Fingers
By far, the most common question we receive at BizPro is a simple “How do I get my business started?” or “How do I get money for my business?” While these seem to be the most basic, obvious questions anyone could ask, you’d be surprised just how many people forget to. The answer is quite simple: prove, beyond a doubt, to anyone with sufficient cash that your idea/company model will function, survive, and profit. That’s it! Maybe the simplicity and vagueness of the answer is what drives many entrepreneurs to loose sight of that most important part of planning a new business; how will it get started? In order to successfully communicate your proof to any lender or investor, it would help to understand what they consider to be valid “proof”. While the possibilities here are virtually endless, there are at least five main items any lender is sure to evaluate. Be sure they’re in your plan!
Business Investment or Divine Intervention: Understanding Angel Investors
You’ve already gone to friends and family for help. You know your company doesn’t qualify for a bank loan. And it’s too early for venture capital. So what’s an entrepreneur to do? Start looking for an angel investor. Angel investors — private individuals who invest their own money in companies — fund more companies at an earlier stage with more dollars than any other kind of capital.
Will You Attract Investors with Your Business Plan?
The presentation of your business plan might be an intimidating experience as you begin sharing your plan but if your documentation is prepared and presented effectively you will be able to attract potential investors. The following points will help ensure that your plan communicates whatever an investor requires as well as ensuring your business plan is met with huge success.