MY TIP IS: Pick investors for your business wisely. Speaking from experience, getting financing from the wrong sort of person or business can destroy a dream you have worked hard to build.
You have to think beyond the capital investment when someone approaches you with the intent to give you a leg up. I know it’s tempting to just take the money and run, but believe me, you’ll appreciate taking the time to really analyse whether the investor is worthy of you and your business.