i assume they do not offer this to the public due to the larger sums of money needed as well as the duration of the investment. in this situation a initial investment may be small but I am sure they will eventually need more. if they use private investors with unlimited resources this gives them the ability to plan ahead and not have to worry about the financial risk, since they have the money from that investor with the unlimited resources. it seems like the owners plan is growth and expansion into foreign markets, as well as new product development. while doing this he still needs to maintain what product is already there, new orders, "warranty issues"(a serious financial strain!!!!).... operating expences and making payroll for what employees he currently has. all this with dealerships worldwide closing & little to no sales. to do this requires unlimited resources. you want to be able to go to your investor and say, i need ??? sum of money on this day for this reason, and not have to worry about getting it. he is going to need an investor or investors with that type of financial position and a true passion for the company and motorcycles. to share in a vision if he wants the business to survive using investors. if he gets some bank that does not care, all they will do is try to liquidate the brand for a quick buck, and then go one to the next project.
anic2:, and sure hope Sheldon can hang-on and work everything out to keep Big Dog afloat!
