Business Planning Law Blog

In this business environment, obtaining business loans is very challenging. Even if a business entrepreneur is successful at securing such funds, then the lender most probably asks for a personal guaranty. The personal guaranty most likely would defeat the corporate shields built into corporate entities such as corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships. However, there could be ways to mitigate one's exposure to loss of personal assets.... Read More

Frozen credit market with relatively highly persistent unemployment and stringent regulatory environment have all contributed to volatility in our economy. Start up entrepreneurs are frightened as they have worked really hard on their business plans and yet they have difficulty raising funds. Still, refining your plans and adapting your business strategy accordingly might help raise the funds even in this market.... Read More

The government through Small Business Administration (SBA) is working hard to further help out businesses. The SBA has introduced a rather new loan program by the name of 504 loan. Let us educate about this loan and ensure we can intelligently take advantage of this new opportunity.... Read More

Venture capitalists have become increasingly prudent and selective in their investments in start-up companies. Venture capitalists invest in multi-million dollar companies with the ultimate objective to take the company public and yield returns on their investments. Despite the increasing difficulty of securing funding from venture capitalists, it remains one of the viable sources of funding. Accordingly, let us review some of the caveats and gauge the difficulty of securing of such funding.... Read More

Every start up needs lots of financial backing to build a brand and bring in customers or clients. Nonetheless, the sine qua non for starting up a business and successfully sustaining it is money. Many start up entrepreneurs wonder what would be the figure they should sacrifice to secure needed capital fro investors. Although the answer is virtually different i each case, there are some guidelines to be strictly followed.... Read More

Many entrepreneurs might come across an opportunity of a lifetime which requires some capital upfront. Community banks might be one of the places to borrow given their relative lack of bureacracy, availability of in-house underwriter and intimate understanding of the local economy and even the particular business sector. Let us review some guidelines to cultivate long-term relationships with community banks.... Read More

A new breed of angel investors has emerged recently with combined characteristics of angel investors, venture capitalists and experienced entrepreneurs. These are Super Angels. Let us further understand who Super Angels are.... Read More

Given the relatively high number of qualified people looking for jobs and a relatively improving economy, it behooves employers to know what to look for in a potential employee. Let us review some of the basic characteristics an employee should possess. ... Read More

If you are looking for funding of your business by wealthy individuals, you need to know what they look for in a potential investment. Here are some tips for you.... Read More

The Obama administration has proposed capital gains tax breaks for angel investors who invest in fledgling start-up companies in 2010 and 2011. The House of Representatives has already passed the legislation. The Senate has yet to take it up. Let us further analyze the specifics of the legislation.... Read More