The Bright Side of Sharing Bad News With Potential Investors With potential investors, honesty is the best policy.

By Christopher Hann • Feb 26, 2016

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Q: How do I tell all without scaring potential investors?

A: It's a critical balancing act, but remember: Investors want to hear everything. Kevin Choquette, founder of San Diego's Fident Capital, who's been on both sides of this discussion, offers three critical steps:

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