you have set your valuation and raise amount in the sweet spot of the majority of investors on the system (e.g., a $500k - $750k raise at a $2m -$6m valuation) you get a quote from Robert Scoble or another accessible-yet-trusted entrepreneur as the icing on your profile cake. To wit: 1. Land a lead investor before going live. function. MORE >>

At this point your entity may already have several million in valuation, so the IRS will tax your shares at that value immediately as income, just when your cash flow is at its lowest. Securities fraud is a hot subject these days, especially after Bernie Madoff. This oversight can lead to the so-called “forgotten founder” problem. MORE >>

Secure the $, then optimize the deal : While valuation matters, the most important thing is to get the $ you need to get to the next big value-creating milestone. Valuation range : We all hear about crazy valuations in the Valley. Those valuations are not found elsewhere. Follow up today. Keep it updated and fresh. MORE >>

No registration and no cost is required to secure a copyright on written, audio, or video material that you create to be attributed to your company. Later, good intellectual property can be worth millions when your company valuation is set for investment purposes, or when the company is acquired or sold. Internet domain name. Patents. MORE >>

At this point your entity may already have several million in valuation, so the IRS will tax your shares value immediately as income, just when your cashflow is at its lowest. Securities fraud is a hot subject these days, especially after Bernie Madoff. Here are some examples: Failure to document a founder agreement at the beginning. MORE >>