Where can i find a personal investor for a small business?

Answer 1

Depending on how much investment you need, you may be able to get the money you need from Prosper.com.

From their website:
"Prosper, America's first people-to-people lending marketplace, was created to make consumer lending more financially and socially rewarding for everyone.

The way Prosper works is intuitive to people who have used eBay. Instead of listing and bidding on items, people list and bid on loans using Prosper's online auction platform."

You should check it out.

Answer 2

From the article "Find Yourself an Angel" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol13/angel.htm here are some places where you can find investors to help your small business:

1. The first place to look for is among your business associates. You have a greater chance of securing financing from people who knows you. Then ask your business associates to ask their acquaintances. However, the farther the relationship and the lesser the prospective angel knows you, the lesser the chances of securing the investment unless they have a unique understanding of your product.

2. Network, network and network. Join a professional organization or trade group for your industry. Begin attending meetings on a regular basis. This is the best way to get acquainted with successful business owners in your field.

3. Stay local. You don't need to go beyond your geographic area to find investors willing to take their chances with your venture.

4. Discreetly inquire about people who appear to be the most successful members of your industry. Pitch the idea to your lawyer or accountant - they may be interested or know someone who could be interested. They may have clients who frequently invest in a new and growing business.

4. Research on the Internet.

Angel Capital Association http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org
Angel's Forum http://www.angelsforum.com
Band of Angels http://www.bandangels.com
Common Angels http://www.commonangels.com
Keiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com
Launchpad Venture Group http://www.launchpadventuregroup.com
New World Angels http://www.newworldangels.com
New York Angels http://www.newyorkangels.com
Prairie Angels http://www.prairieangels.org (charges $125 to submit idea)
Robin Hood Ventures http://www.robinhoodventures.com (charges $250)
vFinance Directory of Angel Investors: http://www.vfinance.com

Answer 3

first off u need to have a really good business plan already made, make sure you know the limit u can offer the investor, and to find 1 u check the industral paper, eg the FT etc..

Answer 4

Your best investors can sometimes be the folks closest to you. If you can convince your family or friends to invest in you its going to be hard to get outsiders. 500 from mom and dad 500 from grandparents you can build up some nice equity in no time.

Answer 5

I would say try family and friends that belive in you and what you're trying to do.