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Lessons from Shark Tank: Is Reality TV Investing the Real Deal?
Pitching to investors is nothing like it looks on reality tv, but entrepreneurs and investors can still learn lessons from Shark Tank theatrics. Read More
Why Business Crowdfunding is About Brand, Not Product
A crowdfunding campaign promises a product, but business crowdfunding or crowd finance promises investors a trusted brand and ROI. Read More
How to Get Venture Capital Funding
Position your company to get funding through VC investments with these steps for creating a financial model for potential investors. Read More
When Is it Appropriate to Take on a High Interest Rate Debt Loan?
High interest rate debt may not be as bad as you think. Learn what alternative lenders and a high interest debt loan can do for your business. Read More
6 Important Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid
A long or hyperbolic business plan can turn off investors quickly. Eliminate red flags with these six important business plan tips. Read More
What is the JOBS Act: 2019 Primer for the Private Company C-Suite Executive
A concise guide to each section of the JOBS Act and its effects on investors of various sizes interested in the private capital markets. Read More
Successful Startups are ‘Investable’ Startups: Must-Have Traits and Helpful Practices
A good idea is not enough to attract investors. Does your startup have these 4 traits that successful and “investable” startups all share? Read More
Critical Tactics for Safeguarding Your Ideas and Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights are assets, just like cash or machinery. Learn how to protect intellectual property with patents, trademarks, NDAs and more. Read More
What is Private Equity? A Brief History
Private equity firms buy or seek to control private companies through financial leverage. When did it start, and how does private equity look today? Read More
What are Private Placements?
What is a private placement? Read Financial Poise’s guide to private placement types, rules and private placement memorandums. Read More