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Take the Money or Run? 3 Reasons to (and Not to) Take VC Money
When your company is poised for exponential growth, you may have a shot at convincing venture capitalists to take a gamble on you, your...
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Alternatives to Venture Capital: Debt Capital vs. Private Equity [Infographic]
You've built a company and have shipped a product or service. You also have revenue. At this point you might be looking for funding to...
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Startup Funding: When to Bootstrap vs. Raise Equity
When is bootstrapping best, and when is it best to raise equity? Here's a guide for making this critical startup funding decision.
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Strategies for Raising Capital to Build a Startup Team
Start planning to build your early startup team, how you'll compensate them, and your strategy for raising the capital you need.
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Capital-as-a-Service: A Funding Model to Help Startups Grow
What is Capital-as-a-Service and how does it work? We explain this beneficial funding solution for growing Saas startups.
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What Should a Business Plan Include?
When you’re setting up a new business, it’s one thing to have a good elevator pitch or a convincing story to tell at a “speed-dating for...
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How to Attract Investors with an Irresistible Story that Makes Your Company Shine
If you’re an avid reader of our blog, you should know by now what financial metrics and growth metrics to focus on in your startup, and...
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Silicon Valley Likes Section 1045 Exchanges: Rollovers of Gain from QSBS
You might have heard of tax free rollovers. And you might be familiar with Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, which allows you to...
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SaaS Entrepreneurs Think Twice About VC Rounds
Raising venture capital (VC) has drawbacks. Here are 5 reasons SaaS founders pursue other funding options to reach their growth targets.
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How to Mentally Prepare for Startup Fundraising
If deciding to start a business of your own if the biggest financial decision you'll make, how you finance your endeavor is your second...
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Setting Up an S Corporation? Consider How It Affects Founder Stock
If you are starting a business, be careful not to rush to set your company up as an S corporation without first considering the qualified...
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Pass-Through Entities: New 20 Percent Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) added a new tax deduction for owners of pass-through entities – a 20 percent deduction of qualified...
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How to Calculate Potential Revenue for a Startup and Present to Investors
Some entrepreneurs think that what matters most is a disruptive product with a big potential market and that investors don’t care much about revenue streams. While it’s true that many investors look at future potential, they also care about your current performance. In fact, your current revenues are a good predictor of your potential revenue in the future. Unlike one-time deals or one-off services rendered to clients, recurring revenue — such as revenue derived from subscrip
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Employer’s Legal Guide to Stock Option Grants [Checklist]
If you want to grant stock options to employees, consultants and advisors, you will want to take the time to do this right. It is easy to...
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7 Best Small Business Accounting Software Options
Accounting software is far more powerful than Excel and should easily streamline all of your startup's finances. Here are 7 good solutions.
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What Documents Are Required for a SMB Loan for My Startup?
To help you be more successful in securing a SMB loan, we’ve outlined the most common documents banks require.
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8 Pitch Presentation Tips for Startups
Learn how to craft and deliver a startup pitch presentation you can be proud of with these 8 tips for pitching your startup to investors.
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The Art of Growing a Sustainable Tech Business
Knowify had what many SaaS startups dream about: an offer of VC funding. But the project-management software company’s response was less...
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How Knowify Found the Perfect Source of Funding
Marc Visent, CEO of Knowify, and Allen Johnson, Chief Investment Officer at Lighter Capital, recently joined Intuit’s Developer...
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Getting Your Startup’s Financial House in Order
Why is it essential for startups to have their financials in order? This was the topic of a recent webinar that featured a lively...
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