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Equity Crowdfunding: New Options for Angel Investors (Part 2)
Thanks to equity crowdfunding, all Americans, not just the wealthy few, can invest in startups and small businesses via the internet.
Equity Crowdfunding: New Options for Angel Investors
The JOBS Act of 2012 opened the door for crowdfunding, which allows companies to collect small contributions to finance or capitalize a popular enterprise.
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do—Common Issues and Strategies in Business Divorce
Conflicts between business partners are nearly inevitable. Thankfully, there are a number of ways for parties to negotiate up-front. Precautionary agreements give you space to resolve issues more easily or, at least, provide a picture of what the result will be when resolution is not possible.
Business Law Dumbed Down — Company Formation and Raising Capital
Forming a legal entity, if for no other reason to shield one’s personal assets from being at wholesale risk for the liabilities of one’s business, is critical. The question in nearly every case is not if an entity should be formed, but what type of entity should be formed.
Start-Up Business: Essential Tips from Experts and Entrepreneurs
GREAT COMPANIES FAIL for lots of reasons that have nothing to do with their products or services. Coming up with a great idea is difficult; turning that idea into a business is even harder. We consulted members of the Financial Poise Faculty—each a professional advisor or successful entrepreneur—to discuss what it takes to start a business and get it off of the ground.
Trump Tax Plan: Get Ready for Sweeping Reform
Donald Trump’s shocking ascent to the White House left the country with many questions. Top of mind for businesses and estates: What will the Trump tax plan look like?
3 Reasons Franchising May Not Be for You
Franchising is booming, as more and more people realize the multiple benefits it offers. Chances are you’ve already engaged with a franchise at some stage today, whether it was stopping in for your morning coffee or hitting the gym to burn it off. Franchising is now so developed that it tends to touch each and every one of us in our daily lives in many different forms. However, it may not be for you.
The Coming Startup Crash?
My point here is simple: when stupid idea after stupid idea attracts investors, it’s a forward indication that a market is too frothy. When a market sees repeated examples of industry participants making things up, it’s a forward indication that a market has become dangerous.
Scary Word(s) No. 6 – PP&E
PP&E, or Property, Plant and Equipment (okay, this is definitely more than one word), is a vital component in the operation of your business. And for many businesses, PP&E can be one of the largest numbers on the balance sheet. PP&E may consist of land, building, equipment, furniture, computers… the list can (and does) go on and on. So what do you need to know about PP&E? Well, you need these fixed assets, so you buy them…the end. Oh, if it was only that simple.
5 More Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid When Starting a Company
Here are five mistakes that entrepreneurs should avoid when starting their own company. The more you know about them, the less of a chance you make them.
