Attracting Investors – Crowdfunding vs. Venture Capital
Despite its democratic approach, how crowdfunding – a vehicle to help entrepreneurs raise money – is remarkably similar to venture capital funding. May 15, 2013 Crowdfunding is getting a stamp of approval – as a stable source of raising capital for both established companies and startups – following a study by Wharton management Professor [...]
[Read more...]Trends: Attracting Start up Tech Capital, Exit Strategies
Valuable insights on start up capital were revealed at two venture-capital panel discussions at a major entertainment and technology conference. May 13, 2013 Good news if you’re concerned about obtaining capital for your startup, as long as you’re in mobile or other technology. Money is available. That’s one of the conclusions according to the [...]
[Read more...]Plagued by Chargebacks? 5 Ways to Fight Back
Increasingly, merchants are being victimized by chargebacks in illicit of behavior credit-cardholders. To avert being victimized by such fraud, here are five key steps. – May 7, 2013 – Chargebacks are becoming big business – for some consumers. Dishonest consumers. Out of $2.07 trillion in U.S. Visa credit-card transactions in 2012, $765.9 million [...]
[Read more...]Before You Travel Abroad, Take 6 Financial Precautions Today
These six tips will help you avoid credit card and other financial inconveniences on your trip. May 5, 2013 Just in time for the summer-travel season – whether you’re going to a foreign country for business or pleasure – there are at least six steps you should take. You need to do more than just making sure [...]
[Read more...]Where the Action is for U.S. Small Business Growth
Valuable insights for getting a competitive edge are contained in a financial-service firm’s report – it provides details on the U.S. markets experiencing rapid small-business growth. With so many businesses having trouble getting capital and some Silicon Valley startups facing a Series A funding crunch, this is obviously a soft economy. So, it’s important to [...]
[Read more...]Financial Spring Cleaning Tips for Peak Performance
Are your financial records in the best shape? If you spring clean your home, why not your business financials? “Regularly reviewing your financial situation is a necessary part of keeping your financial house in order,” said Tim Massey, president of BMO Harris Bank Indiana. “Maintaining good records helps to make that process easier.” BMO [...]
[Read more...]Finance – Managing Evergreen Clauses for Your Benefit
A big frustration for businesspeople in financing and leasing business and commercial equipment comes after they fail to read the fine print in contracts. Commonly found in financing and leasing contracts, evergreen clauses are designed to keep customers committed to an agreement beyond the original term. To the rescue: LeaseQ, www.leaseq.com. LeaseQ provided insider [...]
[Read more...]6 Keys for Hedge Fund Managers to Succeed Long Term
Difficult economic conditions and higher expectations of investors mean hedge fund managers should make some salient changes for their long-term success, according to a global study by SEI. “With an increasingly crowded field of competitors, rising institutional demands, and a decade of disappointing overall returns, hedge funds are at a critical juncture,” said SEI [...]
[Read more...]Are Startups Facing a Series A Funding Crunch?
March 29, 2013 - The headlines about Series A funding for startups can be confusing. Do startups have a funding crisis or not? While a law firm’s report shows a Series-A funding cataclysm mostly in the Silicon Valley, headlines emanating in southern California tell a different story. Series A funding is the first round [...]
[Read more...]4 Tips to Save on Your Professional Liability Insurance
Opportunities for lawsuits are everywhere. The BP oil spill, for example. Some lawyers also salivated when they heard about these events: The stranded Carnival cruise ship and the injured spectators at the Daytona International Speedway. They also welcome the chance to represent diners who claim to be scalded by spilled coffee. However, the legal [...]
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