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Steve Torso is the Managing Director of Wholesale Investor which is Australia's largest private investment platform, which has showcased over $500m in private opportunities. Through a high quality magazine, CEO Interviews, live investor events and online distribution, Wholesale Investor provides investors with direct access to companies seeking to raise capital.
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These days, it’s really difficult to get a business loan without equity. The good news is you may still have some hope of getting funding.
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While you’re raising capital, you will literally explain your business plan a hundred times. When you add 10 seconds to a speech and deliver it a hundred times, that time adds up.
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The question of capital raising rounds is critical to your growth strategy, with some key aspects you must consider.
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