Financing

Read our articles about securing financing to start or grow your business. Learn more about debt and equity financing options, as well as tips for success.

Why I Hate January At the Gym: Parallels To Raising Capital

I’m really good about working out. With few exceptions, I go to the gym every day after work and try to work out at least...

Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) Mistakes

A Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) is a vital document for companies seeking capital from investors in a private offering. Avoiding mistakes in the private placement...

What Should Your Due Diligence Binder Include?

Here is the short list of the key elements to include in your due diligence binder: 1. Background of the company 2. Background of management...

Raising Capital: Why Is It So Difficult?

Raising capital for a startup or small business is without question one of the most challenging aspects of growing a business. The stories are manifold...

The Secrets of Early Stage Private Equity Investing

According to 20-plus years of data collected by Thomson Financial, early, or seed stage, private equity investing has over the long-term, outperformed all other investment...

What Is Your Business Worth?

There are three traditional valuation methodologies utilized in determining the worth for a private company. They are: 1. Discounted Cash Flow: The discounted cash flow...