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8 Entrepreneur Mistakes That Turn Off Real Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Nice-to have” and “easier-to-use” products, or social ventures needing government support, are not likely to provide a financial return to investors. Marketing programs and distribution channels are required for even the best solutions, with an appropriate and viable rollout and growth strategy.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Similarly, when Flexible VC structures are based off of the founder’s own compensation (often via salary or dividends), investors are specifically tying their returns to the financial success of the founder. Founder Earnings” (Founder Salaries + Dividends + Retained Earnings). Profits, Founder Salaries, and/or Dividends Declared.

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Template for a Corporate Resolution

Board Effect

Government agencies, regulatory bodies and other authorities may request or subpoena corporate resolutions at times. It’s also appropriate to pass resolutions for increasing the amount of a dividend distribution, acquiring another business, purchasing real estate, opening a financial account and conducting business on behalf of the board.

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Sample of a Board Resolution

Board Effect

It’s not necessary for boards to submit board resolutions or certifications to any government agency, regulatory body or other authority, unless a legal authority requests them or subpoenas them. When the board wants to increase the amount of a dividend distribution. When the company wants to sell new shares of the corporation.

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8 Funding Proposal Red Flags Every Startup Can Avoid

Startup Professionals Musings

Nice-to have” and “easier-to-use” products, or social ventures needing government support, are not likely to provide a financial return to investors. Marketing programs and distribution channels are required for even the best solutions, with an appropriate and viable rollout and growth strategy.

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Artur Hochberg of Malta On Why the Country is Great for Startups

The Startup Magazine

In 2018, Malta has been proclaimed “Blockchain Island” The Maltese government is always looking to cash in on new economic trends. The Maltese Government supports startups. This translates to an effective tax rate of only 5 percent after the distribution of dividends.

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How to Hack Growth When Growth Stalls

ConversionXL

As marketing channels that once brought in endless streams of new customers mature, those streams can quickly become mere trickles, as a result of anything from new competition, to changes in consumer behavior (often brought about by technology, like the shift to mobile), to new rules that govern the channel. Image Source.