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6 Keys To Managing Funding From People Close To You

Startup Professionals Musings

In the interim, there is no market for the shares, and no dividends or interest. Treat the transaction as you would expect to be treated by an angel investor or VC. That means writing down and signing the terms of the agreement, after making sure everyone understands them. Make sure the money is discretionary.

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The Good The Bad And The Ugly Of Funding From Friends

Startup Professionals Musings

In the interim, there is no market for the shares, and no dividends or interest. Treat the transaction as you would expect to be treated by an angel investor or VC. That means writing down and signing the terms of the agreement, after making sure everyone understands them. Make sure the money is discretionary.

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Founders Finding Funding From Friends May Be Fools

Startup Professionals Musings

In the interim, there is no market for the shares, and no dividends or interest. Treat the transaction as you would expect to be treated by an Angel investor or VC. That means writing down and signing the terms of the agreement, after making sure everyone understands them. Make sure the money is discretionary.

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Don’t Hurt Friends and Family Investors Who Love You

Startup Professionals Musings

In the interim, there is no market for the shares, and no dividends or interest. Treat the transaction as you would expect to be treated by an Angel investor or VC. That means writing down and signing the terms of the agreement, after making sure everyone understands them. Make sure the money is discretionary.

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How To Take Money From Friends And Still Be Friends

Startup Professionals Musings

In the interim, there is no market for the shares, and no dividends or interest. Treat the transaction as you would expect to be treated by an Angel investor or VC. That means writing down and signing the terms of the agreement, after making sure everyone understands them. Make sure the money is discretionary.

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