Handpicked Episode 8: “How to go from Zero to Hero”

July 30, 2023

2 min read

Handpicked episode 8 is all about proving the practicality of a business concept. Sponsored by BizCover.

How does the owner of an emerging business show, not tell, investors they are a good bet?

This question takes centre stage in the latest episode of Handpicked, where Naomi Simson engages in a thoughtful conversation with Jeremy Verhey. Jeremy is the founder of HomeBuilder.com.au and HomeBuilder.co.nz, platforms that connect homeowners with tradies to help them with residential projects.

As Jeremy prepares to court investors, he is faced with the challenge of proving the viability of his concept. The duo discusses the possibility of alternative fundraising strategies, such as government grants or customer funded business models. Drawing from her own experience, Naomi advises Jeremy to consider forming joint marketing partnerships, a strategy to effectively reach his target audience without the pressure of immediate return on investments.

Tune in to discover why not all investors are golden tickets, and how strategic collaborations can forge a promising path forward. As Jeremy embarks on a new chapter of business growth, he rests easy knowing his enterprise is shielded with BizCover.

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