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Small Business and Startups: The Trends for 2014 (Pt II)

crowdSPRING Blog

Recently the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules to govern the upcoming changes in equity crowdfunding for startups and small businesses. The calculation is that many consumers would happily pay the tax in exchange for the convenience. Crowdfunding for startup companies Great news, everyone!

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Cracking The Code: The Bessemer 10 laws of SaaS - Fall 2008.

Cracking the Code

Given the high cost of capital for private SaaS companies, wise executives will often offer slight MRR discounts to customers in exchange for quarterly or annual pre-payment terms, and provide incentives for their sales force accordingly. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network. Yet many B2B companies don’t have a clue.