Diving In

Every line of work requires appropriate preparation before leaping off the diving board. There is a required level of awareness about when to jump, what form to follow on the way into the water, as well as the knowledge about how to swim once in the water.

According to entrepreneur.com, there are five important steps to consider before starting a new business: awareness of new ideas, creating a business plan, finding appropriate funding, searching for a suitable location, and preparing for the right customers.

Each of these steps is equally important, all with their own issues to be handled. Together, it can all seem overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be done alone. Momentum West is dedicated to helping businesses find partnerships that will create a thriving, developing economy throughout Western Wisconsin. Supporting M West are a handful of banks, Credit Unions, and investors that might be exactly what is needed to help a new business find appropriate funding. Be prepared before diving in.

Some of these investors include Bauman Associates, Charter Bank, Citizens State Bank, Northwestern Bank, and Wisconsin Business Development. For more information on these (and more) investors, click here: http://www.momentumwest.org/momentum-west/about/our-investors/silver-level-investors/?cat=Silver&keyword=&submit=Submit