Investor Relations (IR) is a strategic management responsibility that is capable of integrating finance, communication, marketing and securities law compliance to enable the most effective two-way communication between a company, the financial community, and other constituencies, which ultimately contributes to a company's securities achieving fair valuation. (Adopted by the NIRI Board of Directors, March 2003.) The term describes the department of a company devoted to handling inquiries from shareholders and investors, as well as others who might be interested in a company's stock or financial stability. (wikipedia)
IR function provides company information to investors to helo them make informed buy and sell decisions
1. What processes are involved in investor relations?
Investor Relations is tied to various legal regulations:
requirements established by SEC
Wire service disclosure/stock exchange notifications
Insider trading
Accounting requirements
Conference calls and Webcasts
fact sheets
Anual Reports
annual meetings
IR websites
Presentations
media Relations
shareholders
audience
customers
stakeholders
3. Difference between existing and potential investors?
http://es.slideshare.net/DixandEaton/developing-an-ir-plan?next_slideshow=1
Additionally, you need to present your finances within the business plan, including how much money you need and how you plan to repay it.
2. Decide on the type of investor you want to find.
3. Network with others in your field to locate investors who may be interested in your business. The main drivers and medias used when making investment decision
4. Check out funding Web sites where angel investors can find you.
5.Call or visit a university with a strong entrepreneurial program, which generally will have connections to investors.
6. Explore venture capital firms. If you have demonstrated success in business and have an idea for either a new business or a change to an existing one that is likely to generate large returns, this can be a good option.
from http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Investors-for-a-Small-Business
IR function provides company information to investors to helo them make informed buy and sell decisions
1. What processes are involved in investor relations?
Investor Relations is tied to various legal regulations:
requirements established by SEC
Wire service disclosure/stock exchange notifications
Insider trading
Accounting requirements
- Means of communication used in investor relations
- Investor materials and events
Conference calls and Webcasts
fact sheets
Anual Reports
annual meetings
IR websites
Presentations
media Relations
- Which factors are most important in reliable financial communication and investor relations?
shareholders
audience
customers
stakeholders
3. Difference between existing and potential investors?
http://es.slideshare.net/DixandEaton/developing-an-ir-plan?next_slideshow=1
- How to acquire new investors
- Write a business plan that you can share with your potential investors before you begin looking for them.
Additionally, you need to present your finances within the business plan, including how much money you need and how you plan to repay it.
2. Decide on the type of investor you want to find.
3. Network with others in your field to locate investors who may be interested in your business. The main drivers and medias used when making investment decision
4. Check out funding Web sites where angel investors can find you.
5.Call or visit a university with a strong entrepreneurial program, which generally will have connections to investors.
6. Explore venture capital firms. If you have demonstrated success in business and have an idea for either a new business or a change to an existing one that is likely to generate large returns, this can be a good option.
from http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Investors-for-a-Small-Business
2. Who is involved in investor relations?
- Influence of shareholders
- Influence of stakeholders
Sources
London Stock Exchange
http://www.londonstockexchange.com/home/ir-apracticalguide.pdf
http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Investors-for-a-Small-Business
http://es.slideshare.net/Vollrathpr/what-is-investor-relations?related=1
http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Issues/Managing-finance/CFO---A-tale-of-two-markets---Top-investor-communication-tips-for-CFOs
London Stock Exchange
http://www.londonstockexchange.com/home/ir-apracticalguide.pdf
http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Investors-for-a-Small-Business
http://es.slideshare.net/Vollrathpr/what-is-investor-relations?related=1
http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Issues/Managing-finance/CFO---A-tale-of-two-markets---Top-investor-communication-tips-for-CFOs