Regardless whether you're starting a business or already have an established company, there's a good chance that at some point you will be looking for money, either debt or equity, or combination of both. This article should help to properly prepare the materials presented to investors, thus increasing chances of successful funding.Investors have money, but they don't have much time to sit and read through 27-pages business plan. If your initial presentation is more than 2-3 pages long, most likely it will end up in a waste basket. Under best circumstances you will receive a call from investor asking to briefly explain what do you actually want. Therefore, lengthy business plan is just as effective as a business card with contact information. It doesn't mean that eventually you won't need a comprehensive document, but not for the initial introduction.