I met with a start-up IT company last week. They wanted feedback on their plan, but when I was honest with them the reaction wasn’t pretty. …
I met with a start-up IT company last week. They wanted feedback on their plan, but when I was honest with them the reaction wasn’t pretty. …
We all need to know exactly where we stand, and every business will benefit from some clear boundaries. Here’s what to delineate… Here�…
‘Keep the team together, work on that common goal’. Easy to say, but sticking to it can be harder. A shareholders agreement can be handy her…
A lot of businesses start off rosy, but can go pear-shaped when partners go off on tangents. The answer? Get it in writing! Recently, a c…
Raising capital in a nervous market isn’t impossible – it just requires a more focused and informed approach. Here are a few pointers… …
Raising capital? Yes, it’s what you know – but who you know can matter too. If you want to raise capital, you need an introduction t…
The super rich didn’t get that way by getting skittish every time the economy trips – they adapt, and make new killings from a resurface…
Are equity investors suited to your business? Here are a few considerations… During the week we conducted a survey of entrepreneurs …
Santa is coming early to SmartCompany blog readers. Presents included in this blog! Whew! Just over two weeks to red wine, good food and …
Why is the pitch so important, when there are so many other hoops to jump through? Here are some tips from a VC pundit on the other side of …
Callidan Instruments founder and chief executive Garry France talks to AMANDA GOME about his success in taking a niche technology from start…
If you’ve raised capital, you have a responsibility to these investors. It’s not that hard, but it does require focus. Last week I inter…
