Assign real value to intellectual property. Find “comparables” who have received financing (market approach). The reality that an early stage VC is going to want to typically obtain between 20-35% of your company in the financing (the point of my original post). Here it is. All principals and employees add value. MORE >>

While in some cases they will simply be a hassle to clean up in a financing or an exit, they often have meaningful financial implications for the company and, in the worst case, can seriously damage the value of your business. There are a few legal issues that we’ve seen consistently become hurdles for entrepreneurs and their lawyers. MORE >>

NOTE: This is the ninth post in our series about standard terms in early stage equity financings. The importance of the SPA, however, lies is in the terms and conditions it places on the financing, which serve primarily to protect the investors. Tags: Anatomy of a Term Sheet Financing Representations and Warranties. MORE >>

Attract investors and financing. The startups that typically receive the most dollars in first-time financings are ones that have at least four things going for them: Experience in related fields. Intellectual property (IP). They emphasize that before the “What” should come the “Why?” Great business model. Scalability. MORE >>

Taking the time to research the financing and tax implications of a sale can provide you with a strong advantage come negotiation time. Before you can understand the importance of negotiating a final small business sale agreement, it pays to brush up on facts about how sales are financed and how proceeds are taxed. Step 1. Step 2. MORE >>