Posts Tagged ‘Equity’
Why You Should Incorporate Now!
Many business owners think they are “too small” to incorporate. They wait until business picks up or they are ready to expand to tack on that legal structure. Here are some top reasons why you should consider incorporating now instead of waiting.
Read More Equity Financing: Great for Rapid Growth Startups
We’ve spoken of financing a young company through friends and family, known as “inside angels.” There are three classes of equity investors for early stage businesses that we have not yet considered. Often grouped into formal organizations, these investors are sophisticated, helpful, and connected.
Read More How to Raise Capital by Thinking Like an Investor
One of the biggest reasons small businesses fail is that they run out of money before they can effectively compete in the market. That’s why it’s important to raise enough capital at the beginning.
Read More Is This Partner Arrangement Fair?
I get these emails, summarizing one side of an argument, asking me to guess or comment on fairness. For example, in an email I just received, the one asking me has worked for 18 months “with significant intellectual contribution.”
Read More How to Inject Cash into Your Business
When you need a cash injection to grow your business, your two main options are equity financing and debt financing. In this two-part series, I’ll cover the pros and cons of each.
Read More The Benefits of Crowdfunding
When you have a small business, it can be tough to raise the money you need to launch, expand, or promote your company. That’s one reason a lot of smart small business owners today are turning to the newest fundraising technique—crowdfunding.
Read More Do Investors Back First-Time Entrepreneurs?
Investors do indeed back first-time entrepreneurs, but it’s clearly their second choice. Most investors prefer to find an entrepreneur who has a proven track record—at least one successful venture—and then bet that the success can be repeated. Their mantra is: “We back the jockey, not the horse.”
Read More 3 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring for Your Startup
One of the hardest but most exciting things about being a young entrepreneur, first-time business owner, or even a startup manager is the hiring process. But there are a few things you have to think about before green-lighting a new startup employee, especially in the earliest stages of starting up.
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