The search for financing may be lengthy, so don't give up. If one angel says no, move on to another. A negative response doesn't mean that your idea is bad. The next person your speak to may think it's terrific.

Finding angels isn't as hard to find as you might think. They are your neighbors, store owner around corner, retired executives; everyday people for most part. Start your search for your own angel at these sites:

International Angel Investors Institute http://angelinvestors.infopoint.com/

University Angels http://www.universityangels.com/universityangels/index.jsp

Angel Directory http://www.nextwavestocks.com/angeldirectory.html

After problem was finally resolved, I sent an update letting everyone know what happened. I got back to any emails that I felt needed answering ... this whole thing took almost 18 hours of my time and NO SLEEP for me!

The stress and fact that I had no sleep took it's toll on me. When I got some really rude emails from some angry customers and associates, I didn't take my own advice and let it sit until I calmed down. You know what I did instead? I gave refunds to all of them! I didn't even want to deal with it ... as a result, I refunded over $1000 in sales.

I know, I know ... you're asking yourself, "How could that be a good thing?" Well, it made me get out of my bull stubborn "I'll handle it all" attitude and incorporate some much needed help. Now I have someone to answer those emails, someone to answer those calls, and various other things. What a RELIEF! Why didn't I do it sooner?! :o)

If you answered "Yes" to my first question above, heed my advice. Take off those bull horns and find a couple of people that you trust to help with some of your dauntless duties. And if your business is not big enough yet to incorporate help and you're handling it just fine ... don't forget this advice when it grows right before your very eyes ----