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[INTERVIEW] Michael Majeed, Finance Executive, SR&ED Tax Consultant

YoungUpstarts

Michael Majeed is quick to note the vast numbers of new startups that launch each year on the Canadian landscape, and he’s keenly interested in helping young business owners make the most of their opportunities, especially when it comes to their finances. For starters, rising debt-to-equity ratio. What are some things to look out for?

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

– The Torch Program. In size, scale and commercial results China’s Torch Program from MOST (the Ministry of Science and Technology) is the most successful entrepreneurial program in the world. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters.

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How to Wisely Utilize Debt for Business Expansion

The Startup Magazine

Equipment Financing: Leveraging Assets for Growth Equipment financing allows businesses to purchase or lease equipment needed for expansion without tying up capital or resorting to large upfront payments. Key metrics to track may include revenue growth, profit margins, cash flow, debt-to-equity ratio, and return on investment.

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Flexible VCs With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing

David Teten

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? VI: Revenue-based financing: The next step for private equity and early-stage investment. This is a summary of: Revenue-Based financing: State of the Industry 2020.

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

– The Torch Program. In size, scale and commercial results China’s Torch Program from MOST (the Ministry of Science and Technology) is the most successful entrepreneurial program in the world. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters.

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5 Automation Trends That Are Impacting The FinTech Industry Right Now

YoungUpstarts

The move to specific tools and software programs increases speed and accuracy of processes. Many of these programs previously required specialized training and adaptability. Finance companies increasingly recognize that their people are the most valuable resource and need to be managed more thoughtfully as well as efficiently.

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Convertible Equity, A Better Alternative To Convertible Debt?

techcrunch.com

Convertible Equity, A Better Alternative To Convertible Debt? As a refresher, a convertible note is a loan that automatically converts into equity upon the closing of a Series A round of financing. In the end, Ressi says that Convertible Equity allows startups and investors to have their cake and eat it too. Smartphones.

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