For the past year and more, the Federal Reserve has been raising rates 25 to 75 basis points at a time. While fighting inflation can be good for all, rising interest rates do have adverse effects on companies when they borrow or raise capital. The Fed is trying, at the same time it raises rates,…
When starting a company, set up a few metrics to make sure the company is running smoothly. This will measure success and also help the company take the necessary steps when conditions are precarious. From among many choices, these are best to begin with: 1. Customer Acquisition Cost This will determine your pricing structure. For…
SEC Rule 15c2-11 has been restricted in regulatory usage to private company stocks. The rule prohibits broker-dealers from publishing quotes on private issues beyond national securities exchanges unless current financials have been made public.1 The SEC generally has applied it to Over-The-Counter, small stocks. Now the SEC wants to apply it also to debt securities….
Founders who have ‘birthed’ their startup ideas in the last 10 or so years almost always begin with a focus on growing the company to gain market share while not worrying about other costs as much. It’s not just founders, either. Venture capitalists (VCs) of the last 10 years have focused almost entirely on growth….
In your startup, what have you thought to protect? Offices and equipment from fire or loss? Yourself from suit for liability? What about the value of your intellectual property? Created products like software or a machine, certainly, but more. What about your tradename and related elements of your brand? Trademarks and copyrights can protect many…
Many people, in their personal lives, have a “bucket list” of things they would love to do before time runs out. It could be as grand as vacationing in Australia to see the Great Barrier Reef or as simple as seeing a band they always wanted to see but didn’t have the chance to. This…
Where AI is not just a buzzword. Nowadays, AI has become a buzzword. Tools like ChatGPT and Cortana are trend topics which have gained significant popularity and momentum that it seems now impossible to live without them. However, it is essential to recognize that AI alone cannot solve all problems, especially when it comes to…
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