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In these modern times we live in, everyone seems to be too busy, especially the entrepreneurs whose businesses have become their lives as well. Thus, there are times that they forget about etiquette because this appears to be the least of their conce…

Avoid making poor investment decisions by following these 10 important tips. By Murray Newlands Murray Newlands is a startup adviser, investor, and entrepreneur. He's written...

So what do these investors prefer to see in a company before they get excited enough to write a check?

Q: What is the best way to get the attention of a potential investor?

I have now been writing for The Motley Fool for a little over six years. In that time, many things have changed in the market and in the world, yet the best investment advice stands the test of time. Here are four timeless lessons every investor should learn.

October 6, 2014 PR is an important channel to get the word out about your start-up. It not only is a way to get more...

Communication is perhaps the heart of any good relationship, whether it be personal or business relationships. This is why it is important to make good communication a habit.

Earnings press releases should be brief and comprehensive as possible so they can be easily understood and recalled.

In internal communication, remember that the employees should be communicated with – not at. This is because internal communication is all about employee engagement.

For investor relations companies and departments, meeting the expectations of their partners and shareholders is the priority. Staying committed to the project can only be reflected by good management.

Investor relations is dominantly an interpersonal job. It is a relationship-building function. It concentrates of creating bonds between your clients or shareholders and their potential key investors.

Encouraging investors to venture into and become part of the business is one of the main goals of all entrepreneurs. Making your business attractive to potential investors, private equities, and venture capitals would not only generate extra income for your business.

If your company is ready to go public, or is in the process of going public, one of the most important events that company owners need to undertake is the roadshow, also called the “dog and pony shows”.

Social media is important in investor relations because it has started to influence the ways companies communicate with stakeholders, customers, employees, communities, analysts and investors.

Technology is all about making life easier. It has been changing the way we do things, making them easier, faster, and overall more convenient. All areas of our lives are being influenced by technology — education, health, lifestyle, work, and business.

Investment meetings are vital because this is where mapping and realizing goals unfolds. In meetings, the strategies are established, people are assigned their tasks and responsibilities, and most importantly, decisions are made. Thus, investment meeting should be taken seriously and be carried out as effectively as possible. 

Annual report or shareholder letter is a documentation written by the executives of the company for the shareholders.