Equity crowdfunding allows entrepreneurs to reach investors interested in purchasing partial ownership interests in their startups or privately-held small businesses – all in a transparent, accountable way. Let’s review some of the different components that make equity crowdfunding work so efficiently: What Are Equity Crowdfunding Portals? Equity crowdfunding portals are essentially online middlemen through which entrepreneurs seeking capital and investors…
More than 2 billion people are online and exchanging ideas. This is fundamentally changing the way the capital markets work. The Internet, social media and new regulations allowing for general solicitation over the Internet have created an unprecedented opportunity for private, emerging growth companies to raise awareness and capital for their business. Meanwhile, the Internet and social media are being…
Raising capital to fund your business plan is arguably one of the most difficult and trying experiences you will ever experience as an entrepreneur, as an officer, and as a board member. On any given day there are literally hundreds, if not thousands of other entrepreneurs competing with you for capital. After all, it is a zero sum game. As…
Technology is radically reshaping the financial services industry before our eyes. This paradigm shift is affecting everything from the way we borrow and lend money, process payments, and even the very nature your clients invest. As an investment advisor, you have front-row seats to these incredible changes. Embracing these innovations will help you better connect with clients, distinguish yourself from…
Crowdfunding is changing the way entrepreneurs get the capital they need to put their business ideas into action. What is it? It’s simply a method of raising capital through a group of people and individual investors (“the crowd”). Crowdfunding takes advantage of the collective efforts of a large pool of individuals, leveraging their networks for greater reach and exposure. Crowdfunding…
