By Chris Thomas, Special to Gulf News

Articles from the author

Homing in on the right funding mix

Start-ups will need to check all the pros and cons between debt and equity

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Learning to finesse your way into VC funding

Start-up owners cannot afford to limit their base to one or two early investors

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Timing that funding pitch to perfection

Business owners need to keep in mind that some rough edges are just fine

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More ways to winning them over with your pitch

The best ones usually make investors want to grab a piece of the action on offer

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Building up your valuation to the sweet spot

It is best not to get too carried away trying to get the highest valuation

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Don’t let all that money go to your head

Start-up owners need to stick with a frugal spending diet at all cost

Don’t let all that money go to your head

Direct communication a must with new investors

Regular contact can create immeasurable amount of goodwill and fringe benefits

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Don’t make a habit of raising funding

Instead business owners are better off using a lean operational model

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