Have a Startup? Be Afraid “Fear is the mother of foresight.” – Thomas Hardy I’ll come right out and say it. The point of this blog is to make you afraid. Now, before any of you tenacious entrepreneurs think I’m trying to slow your hustle, I want to tell you, the fear I’m talking about is Read More
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Of Course You Need a PPM! Here’s Why.
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As a leading practitioner in the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) preparation industry, I speak to lots of people about PPMs. In the course of this work, I am asked a broad array of questions about PPMs, the law, crowdfunding, and raising capital. I am happy to answer these questions, and in fact offer everyone a Read More
Do I Need a PPM and How Much Will It Cost? Part II
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What Are My Options for Getting a PPM? In my previous post, I described the securities laws pertaining to raising private capital for your company and the importance of a comprehensive and customized PPM. Now that you have decided you want to protect your company by using a PPM, you may be thinking about – Read More
8 Essential Ingredients for Startup Success
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Starting a business is no easy feat, even if you understand the ins and outs of creating a business plan, seeking investors, and dealing with legalities like Rule 506(c) under Regulation D of the federal Securities Act. The process can be made easier when you have some guidelines for success, though. Here are a few Read More
How to Navigate Crowdfunding Legal Issues
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Crowdfunding has emerged as a convenient means of connecting up-and-coming entrepreneurs in need of capital with investors interested in funding new ventures. As a business owner looking to receive funding for your startup, you must be aware of any potential legal issues that could land you in hot water or even put a stop to Read More
Equity Crowdfunding Basics You Should Know
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You may have heard of popular crowdfunding sites that help you to kick-start a business idea with funding donated by those interested in your product. The nice thing about these sites is that the people who fund your venture will accept product samples, swag (posters, tees, associated merchandise), and even tokens like signed items or Read More
5 Reasons Your Startup Needs a Good Attorney
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Entrepreneurs embarking on the launch of a startup often face an uphill battle, leaving very little room for error. Their financial situation generally dictates that startups adopt an “all hands on deck” approach that requires everyone to wear multiple hats in order to stretch very limited resources far enough to cover all of the essentials. Read More
5 Things Every Startup Should Know Before Hiring an Attorney
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Beginning a relationship with a lawyer is an important step for any startup. The insights and advice an experienced attorney offers can be crucial to the success of your new business and will pay dividends down the road – especially if you hope to expand. Before bringing on new legal counsel, here are a few Read More
How to Find the Right Lawyer for Your Startup Company
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In the early stages of any business, finding the right people is extremely important. Among the most important of these initial hires are a good accountant and attorney. The need for a good accountant are relatively self-evident – backroom tasks such as making sure the books are balanced, bills are paid and knowing cost and Read More
Start Up Investment: Then and Now
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When we think of start ups, we often picture a tech company that built its brand online. Nevertheless, this common notion of a start up company has changed dramatically. Keep reading to learn the evolution of start ups and investment throughout time. Before The Dawn of the Internet The Great Depression of 1929 was a Read More
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