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…
Business Planning
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…
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…
Employee Stock Options
Employee Stock Options When trying to hire new employees, a piece of equity in the business can be a very enticing offer. The amount of stock that is offered to new employees needs to be…
Contract Management System
Contract Management System The evolution of technology has greatly improved our ability to streamline helpful organizational tasks. While these systems are crucial to a well-run business, they were once seen as a burdensome expenditure of…
What is a Public Company?
What is a Public Company? When starting a business, one must be aware of what form it will be. Whatever legal entity a business takes will be its guiding force until its end: it will…
Raising Funds for Startups
Raising Funds for Startups In an economy that can be volatile and unpredictable, it can be an arduous process raising funds for new businesses. Even the most prepared startup entrepreneurs face the frightening challenge gaining…
Launching A Business with Prudence and Caution
Launching A Business with Prudence and Caution Launching a business is no small feat. In an economy that continues to flux, it can be daunting for entrepreneurs to launch and then successfully manage a new…
Royalty Financing: Creative Way For Start Up Financing
Royalty Financing: Another Creative Way For Start Up Financing In today’s world, a frozen credit market and dried up funding channels have made it nearly impossible to start a business. However, there are still some…