The CROWDFUND Act: everything you need to know

Yesterday, United States President Barack Obama signed into law the JOBS Act, which may be the most significant update to securities regulations since Sarbanes–Oxley was passed in 2002.

One portion of the new law, the CROWDFUND Act, has been creating a lot of buzz in Silicon Valley for months, as it will make it legal for startups the ability to raise money in small chunks from large numbers of non-accredited investors.

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Posted 06 April 2012 15:46pm by Patricio Robles with 2 comments

Five ways to finance your new business

Starting a new business isn't cheap. Even on the internet, I've seen more than a few entrepreneurs experience surprise when they start to realize how much it costs to get a venture off the ground.

Making sure your new business is well-capitalized is an important part of achieving success. For that reason, it's important to ask the question: how much do I really need and where am I going to get it?

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Posted 08 September 2009 11:47am by Patricio Robles with 14 comments