I need an angel investor for my unique, out of the box, jewelry bead designs, can u help me find one?

I create unique, intricate beautiful jewel crafts, my strength lies on my infinite ideas and my ability to design and sell it, but i need an angel investor to run it smoothly cause i dont have a capital. I don't want to work in the corporate world, I prefer to be an enterpreneur coz I believe my talent could go a long way. Any suggestions?

Angel investors could mean your family, friends or acquiantances. Check if anyone in your immediate circle would want to invest in your business.

I am not too sure if your business is the type that will attract the big angel investors. Business 2.0 http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/28/magazine... has a very good article on angel investors, what they typically look for, what kind of investments they support, etc. But you can always try.

Be sure to have a strong business plan and describe what makes your business idea stand apart. You may want to go and pitch your ideas where investors gather. Here are some places where angel investors come and those looking for funding can come and pitch their business plans.

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)

Check with the Business Angel Network of Southeast Asia http://www.bansea.org/bansea/index.htm which is a group of angel investors in SE Asia including Singapore.

I can't see people lining up to be honest.

Hi Bev:
Do you have any sort of business plan and/or financial model that can describe how an investor will make back their money? In truth, unless you can find 'friends and family' who want to help you, an investor won't care about how good your jewelry is or how unique it is, unless it can be demonstrated that people will buy it at a price that can earn a profit. Unfortunately, it's all about the math.

Have you considered starting by going to local merchants and asking if you can display your work ( a coffee house, local retail store, etc.) to begin to develop a following? Building a 'brand' will help in convincing that people will buy.

Many small towns have flea-market type events, where small vendors can set up stands. Have you tried these? Further there are many craft shows around that also encourage small local vendors to participate. Try these as well.

Finally, how do you advertise? Do you have a web site with attractive photos of your work? Using your computer, printer and a digital camera is a start.

hope this helps.

If your product is in high demand then finding a investor is not a great issue. Give your capital requirment and business plan there are experts who work on such deals.

Go to http://www.score.org/ to find the nearest SCORE chapter. Contact them to arrange for a free one on one meeting with a SCORE counselor about your jewelry business.

SCORE is a nonprofit organization. They provide a public service by offering small business advice and training. .

SCORE's 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. The volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.