Startup Journal has another article I recommend you read - VCs' Tips for Winning The Support of Investors.

Need funding to get your proposed business up and running? We asked executives and managers at venture-capital firms to advise entrepreneurs on how best to pitch their plea to angel investors. Here's what they recommend:The reason you should read this article is because it really isn't about raising money, it's about building a successful business:

- Assemble a good team.
- Don't take money if you don't need it.
- Understand your market.
- Listen and be coachable.
- Have reasonable expectations.

Get complete list from five experts here.