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Are Your Financials Ready for a Series Raise? Interviews with the Experts
In my consulting practice, I meet with experts in various aspects of startup strategy and operations. One area that occupies a significant amount of time for founders is preparing for a series raise. You’ll need increasingly robust financial documentation when taking...
Understanding Dilutive Funding – Part 2
In December, we reviewed non-dilutive funding sources in a two-part article, including bootstrapping, friends and family support, grants, debt financing, and alternate funding approaches. This month, we are examining dilutive funding in a two-part series. Part one...
Understanding Dilutive Funding – Part 1
Last month, we reviewed non-dilutive funding sources in a two-part article, including bootstrapping, friends and family support, grants, debt financing, and alternate funding approaches. This month, we’ll turn to the subject of dilutive funding in a two-part article...
What Is Non-Dilutive Funding? Part 2
We are discussing sources of non-dilutive funding this month. Simply put, non-dilutive funding is startup money that doesn’t dilute your ownership of the business. Part 1 covered bootstrapping, friends and family support, and grants. This part covers debt financing...
What Is Non-Dilutive Funding? Part 1
We receive lots of questions about how to start a company to commercialize a new therapy. Many of those questions are about money. Props to #JessieJ, but most of us will need some money to make the world dance with our great idea. Now that I’ve put that little tune...
Why Does Your Business Need Identifier Numbers?
Do you find yourself mystified by all the identifier numbers and codes you are asked for while doing business? Let’s review some of these numbers to understand how they can help you. Photo by Black Ice Some Numbers Meet State or Federal Requirements Most states...
Is OMWBE Certification Necessary for Your Business? A Comprehensive Guide
In the world of government contracting and business development, the acronym OMWBE is one you might encounter frequently. But what does it mean, and more importantly, is it relevant to your business? Let's dive deep into the world of OMWBE certification and help you...