This video by Lonnie Finkel of Finkel Law Group reviews the basics of debt financing for business, considerations, requirements and more. In my next video I’ll review equity financing, so stay tuned.Download the Financing Options Table to review the differences in Debt Financing v. Equity Financing
When Your Start-Up Just Doesn’t Take Off
All technology companies and their investors start with great enthusiasm. Why else would you start a tech company? But in the life cycle of some companies, the enthusiasm – and the money – disappears before the company has achieved its goals and positioned itself for an attractive sale or IPO. In these instances, as the […]
Selling Securities in Cryptocurrency Companies
Cryptocurrency companies have become all the rage. That trend may continue for some time. Most companies considering an Initial Coin Offering to U.S. investors have resigned themselves to the fact that their proposed offering is likely considered an offering of securities by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Thus, it must be made in […]
Using Phantom Stock in a Family-Owned Business to Attract Employees
Like any business, a family-owned business has a strong incentive to attract, retain, motivate and reward key employees. A competitive salary and benefits package may not be enough to do this in today’s market. Many businesses offer equity incentive plans to employees as a form of long-term incentive compensation. For many family-owned businesses offering stock […]
Crowdfunding Investment Opportunities Now Available
Let the crowdfunding begin! Monday May 16, 2016, was the first day that crowdfunding under Title III of the JOBS Act could be used by companies to raise money via the Internet. Below are links to a few of the portals that have been authorized by the SEC to serve as intermediaries in these transactions. […]