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[INTERVIEW] Michael Majeed, Finance Executive, SR&ED Tax Consultant

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Many companies seek angel investors, venture capital and even family and friends’ money when they’re planning to start a company. What should business owners look for on their weekly or monthly balance sheets that might be red flags telling them to make changes in how their business practices?

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10 Ways To Win In 2014: An Entrepreneurs’ Guide To A Successful Startup

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And finally, in Darwinian fashion, competition for market share amongst the venture capitalists as a result of increased numbers of angel investment syndicates will clear the decks of the low-value add venture capital dollars. It is the assets not listed on balance sheets that can often drive the biggest growth.

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What Successful Investors Teach Us About Investing In Startups

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Salaries are one item on a company’s balance sheet that catches the attention of some investors. Launching a business often involves dips in revenue, and a startup will only survive if it can manage expenses during this fragile time. The best predictor of a startup’s success is how much the CEO is paid.