Silverman Consulting LLC

Silverman Consulting LLC has helped state agencies, chambers of commerce, regional EDCs, entrepreneurial support organizations, and angel groups develop programs to increase local investment in local companies.  We have expertise in:  

Working with Investors and Mentors:

• Increasing local investment – What is the best way to facilitate investment in local start up companies?
• Running angel groups – What are best practices for managing and increasing ongoing angel participation and investment?
• Being an angel investor – How do you get started?  What are the risks and rewards?  Why join an angel group or fund? 

Working with Entrepreneurs:

• Assessing company applicants – How can you quickly validate technologies and business plans at point of first contact or as part of an investment forum or program?
• Helping entrepreneurs fund growth – How can your organization assist promising entrepreneurs looking to raise money for expansion?
• How entrepreneurs can find and present to investors – What do entrepreneurs need to know before embarking on a fund-raising campaign?
• What other financing options are available for entrepreneurs – An overview of equity, debt and grant opportunities.

Silverman Consulting LLC can assist your organization in a number of ways:

• Provide in-depth consulting services – Focused efforts to help you develop the optimal program to suit your needs. 
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer programs – One- or two-day workshops to prepare your team to provide needed services to your customers, stakeholders, members or local companies.
• Develop and deliver seminars – Customized presentations for your audience educating them on topics such as funding their business, investing in others, forming angel groups, etc.
• Author resources - Original documents for entrepreneurs or investors that your organization can distribute.

We can work on a project (flat-fee), retainer, hourly, or honorarium basis.