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You may have heard that it’s best to start a business using OPM—“Other People’s Money.” But don’t just rush out looking for investors. Choosing to get an investor is a big decision.

You are almost always tied to your investors for the life of your business. Remember, there usually isn’t any easy way out of a relationship with an investor; in fact, if you have to come to a parting of the ways, your investors may have more ability to get rid of you than you will have to get rid of them. So proceed carefully!

Don’t forget—investors legally own a piece of your business, and they have certain rights under the law. Not only are they entitled to a share of your profits but they have other rights as well. They are also entitled to a share of your losses for tax purposes. The involvement of investors makes dealing with legal issues, decision-making, taxes, and many other matters more complicated and expensive. And if things go wrong, having investors can make everything a lot messier.