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Measuring for meaningful change: Helping volunteer boards meet DE&I goals

Board Effect

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) values are inextricably bound to the missions of most nonprofit organizations. Fortunately, many volunteer boards understand the importance of governing with their mission in the forefront – the importance of walking the walk.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

From traditional equity VC, Flexible VC borrows the option to pursue and reap the rewards of an outsized exit. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share. Equity Ownership. Yes, typically preferred equity. On average, founders own just 43% of equity by Series B , declining thereafter. Flexible VC 102: Variations.

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Best Financial Practices for Healthcare Organizations

Board Effect

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has brought even more changes in recent years, and the federal government is still refining healthcare laws and programs. Perform a short-term and long-term debt equity analysis. Review financial controls using tools like ratio analysis, forecasting, cost and profit control, etc.

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Working for Equity Instead of Cash

genylabs.typepad.com

Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business. Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Working for Equity Instead of Cash. has an article on service firms waiving their fees and instead taking equity in their clients. Small Business Labs. Emergent Research.

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Why you should never have a data room — the most counter-intuitive fund-raising advice you’ll ever…

Both Sides of the Table

Investors love to be able to see what you told them in forecasts in prior years and then compare with how you actually performed. In this way investors can make some assessments of how well they should believe your future forecasts that you are showing them a year later. and then asking to take a brochure home with you.

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Tips To Value Your Startup

YoungUpstarts

Right from the time you had started your venture to the rate of growth you have registered till date – this is exactly what governs your traction. You might as well have all your liquid assets and sweat equity in place but if you are unable to raise money for your business beyond the valuation which has been stated by your investors ($ 1.5

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How Women Entrepreneurs Are Strengthening Their Businesses Financially

Women Entrepreneurs Can

From the corporate sector to the federal government and other financial institutions, they have decided to back the women entrepreneurs to strengthen their base in the business world. Set the reliable and well-planned objectives of the business with a forecasted plan of action. And for that, all you need to do is….