November, 2024

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Warnings about investor limitations!  

Berkonomics

Some businesses just can’t fit within the angel capital or friends and family model for raising funds. Sooner or later, you may need to seek venture capital and accommodate the needs of the venture community in negotiating the terms of an investment. What VC’s can and cannot do First, VCs in general cannot invest in ‘S’ corporations or limited liability companies (LLC’s).

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Small Business Grants You Can Apply For in November 2024

Tech.Co

Cash flow issues are one of the biggest headaches for business owners. For good reason too, with financial strain making it harder for entrepreneurs to meet payments, maintain positive credit stores, and invest further into their business. While there is no magic wand when it comes to funding, business grants are the next best thing. Whether you’re nurturing the seeds of your business, or looking to expand into a new market, grants can help take you to the next level.

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Newest Strategic Partners at Startup San Diego – Q4 2024

Startup San Diego

Startup San Diego is excited to announce the latest strategic community partnerships established this past quarter. We welcome the Don Norman Design Awards, WomenHack, UC San Diego Institute for the […] The post Newest Strategic Partners at Startup San Diego – Q4 2024 appeared first on Startup San Diego.

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The Berkus Method: Valuing an Early-Stage Investment

Berkonomics

How do you value pre-revenue companies? Last time we examined ten different ways to value companies already in revenue, usually beyond the early stage. Now we tackle the more difficult and subjective task of placing a value upon those startups that don’t fit into that mold. For those of us who’ve invested in early-stage companies, especially technology startups, we have confronted a universal problem.

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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How will a buyer value your business?  

Berkonomics

Let’s explore a number of methods to value your business. Many buyers use a combination of methods, throwing out those that do not fit the appropriate form of business. Corporate Valuations Using Various Methods There are at least ten recognized ways to value a business. Some are inappropriate for young businesses or those engaged in certain enterprises, such as software development – where fixed assets are not usually important enough to use for purposes of valuation.

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How much of my business do I have to give to an investor?   

Berkonomics

If you’re looking for growth capital, this one’s for you. We’ll cover what information you’ll expect to provide, your range of expected values and amounts of investment to expect. All to help you set your expectations. OK? Financial History and Projections Let’s start with the basics. If you are a going business with a track record of revenues, then the importance of accurate current financial statements cannot be overstated.

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Newest Strategic Partners at Startup San Diego – Q4 2024

Startup San Diego

Startup San Diego is excited to announce the latest strategic community partnerships established this past quarter. We welcome the Don Norman Design Awards, WomenHack, UC San Diego Institute of the […] The post Newest Strategic Partners at Startup San Diego – Q4 2024 appeared first on Startup San Diego.