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5 Due Diligence Tips Before You Invest In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Any mention of “offshore.” By commission?

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5 Recommendations Before Funding An Appealing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Any mention of “offshore.” By commission?

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Are You Ready for Equity Based Crowdfunding?

Up and Running

If your business needs financing, consider equity crowdfunding; its distinctive traits will lure investors desiring the rewards of investment returns and investor protection, in addition to the goodwill generated by their support. The SEC’s proposed equity crowdfunding rules regulate, in part: Your business (the securities issuer).

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How To Avoid Investment Scams In The Startup World

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Any mention of “offshore.” By commission?

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Don’t Be Fooled by Investment Scams For Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Any mention of “offshore.” By commission?

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How to Protect Yourself From Bernie Madoff

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firms has to file regular reports with the SEC. Any mention of “offshore”. By commission? Another method?

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How Crowdfunding is Affecting Angel Group Investment

Business Plan Blog

In September of this year, the SEC voted to overturn the ban on “general solicitation” that made it illegal for companies to publicly advertise that they are raising capital. First and foremost, the screening and due diligence needed to decide which startups warrant investment is best suited for the professionals.