Raising Capital with Regulation CF
Raising Capital with Regulation CF The methods used by startups to obtain funding have come a very long way due to technological advances, so much so that federal securities laws have evolved to ensure these…
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Should I Offer a Stock Option Pool?
Should I Offer a Stock Option Pool? An ever-more common option for dividing equity for startups is a stock option pool. Equity compensation is a fairly common incentive that business owners use to pull in…
The Worst Shareholder Structure
The Worst Shareholder Structure Dividing shares equally among founders may seem like the most straightforward option when forming a new business, but there are numerous risks to consider. By working with an experienced attorney, new…
Class A and Class B Share Structures
Capitalizing on a new company can be a challenging process. The founders may lose control of their intellectual property if too much equity is distributed. On the other hand, if insufficient funding is secured, there’s…
Should Investors Get Board Seats?
Should Investors Get Board Seats? The success or failure of a new startup depends heavily on its board of directors. Therefore, entrepreneurs must be selective about giving board seats to investors. Each board member has…
What Is A UCC Filing?
What Is A UCC Filing? Collateral is used by creditors to safeguard their investments. Financial security can be provided through collateral, but only if creditors adhere to all legal restrictions. If not, a secured creditor…
Avoid 10 Common Crypto Scams
Avoid 10 Common Crypto Scams With cryptocurrency entering the mainstream culture, scams involving cryptocurrencies are becoming more prevalent. The area is a fertile ground for scams because cryptocurrencies are complex and can yield significant gains,…
Avoiding NFT Scams
Avoiding NFT Scams An NFT (non-fungible token) is often a one-of-a-kind piece of digital artwork that belongs to a single owner and is tracked via a blockchain-based digital ledger. NFTs are rapidly becoming one of…
LLCs or Corporations
LLCs or Corporations Selecting a company entity type will be one of your first considerations as a business owner. California accepts many types of entities, each with its advantages and disadvantages. This is why it’s…