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4 Tips for Turning Connecting into InvestorsFinding investors is crucial to moving your business forward.

ByJohn Vitti

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Whether you're building a company or seeking investors, it's important to use your connections. When it comes to networking, it's not what you know, it'swhoyou know. If you surround yourself with good people, it attracts more good for everyone.

Seventy-two percentof people say their first impressions are impacted by how personal appearance and a person's handshake. When it comes to seeking out investors, the way you network — and how you find them — is crucial for the success of your business.

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