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Background Checks and Why They Matter to Your Deal
Creating a successful deal requires that you have all your I’s dotted and T’s crossed. That includes more than accurate record keeping and having the right business structure. You also need to perform thorough checks into the backgrounds of every single person involved in the project. Why, though? These checks are essential to ensure that…
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What to Expect with Your Deal: Timelines, Raising Capital, and Selling
Raising Capital and investment is a multi-faceted process. You could have a different experience each time, but it’s helpful to have some general idea of what to expect — whether you’re at the stage of raising capital, selling capital, or something in the middle. By the end of this post, you’ll have a better grasp…
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Communicating With Investors and Sponsors: Dividends, Reporting, and Exit Strategies
Sponsors and investors help get your deal off the ground, and they’ll want updates along the way. Whether that comes in the form of reliable data, dividends and distributions, reports, or knowing the end game – it requires communication. After all, the odds are that you raised capital under the premise of eventual returns. Updating…
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LLCs: Understand Asset Protection, Signatures, and Series LLCs
One of the most important decisions business owners make is the structure used for the company. Corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships – these are just some of the options available. However, limited liability corporations (LLCs) offer what may be the most versatile combination of protection and growth potential, which is why it’s so frequently recommended….
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Business Types: A Comparison of Options and Why You Should Consider an LLC
One of the most important steps in creating a successful offering is choosing the right business formation option. A wide range of choices exists, but they are not all created equal. Making an informed decision is crucial, as the business structure will affect everything from taxation to the number of members required, and much more….
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Private Placement Memorandums and the 5 W’s: What Sponsors Must Know
Private placement memorandums (PPMs) are vital and provide transparency for potential investors and protection for sponsors. However, understanding how PPMs are structured, what’s included, and how detailed to go is important to a successful offering. Central to that are the “5 W’s”. These are five basic questions that must be answered in detail within the…