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SME Interview Kevin O’Brien
Crowdfunding Sources and Proposal: Ulule
Crowdfunding is a relatively new and rapidly growing new segment in the investment community. For the first time, regular people can invest or donate to companies without the need for large amounts of on hand expendable capital. These companies can do this by providing incentives and coordinating large amounts of small donations to reach predetermined …
How to use the Quick Ratio as a cash management tool
The quick ratio is a financial tool that acts as an indicator of a company’s ability to meet their short-term obligation. These obligations are known as current liabilities and consists of the total amount due to creditors within the next 12 months. This number is compared with the current assets of the company less inventory. …
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“Two Step” Direct Marketing Tool Write Up
For this assignment I decided to make a response tool targeted towards the family and friends of the hikers. These individuals are back home and watching the progress through social media platforms. This squeeze page will allow our company to begin networking with more than just the hikers themselves. Hiking the Appalachian trail requires an …
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SME Interview with Richard Ortiz
SME Interview with Matt Coyne
Supporting and Harvesting
When it comes to the supporting stage of the venture, the understanding of the role that you are to play as an investor becomes paramount. Depending on the specific business and industry, different types of capital need to be administered by the angel or VC. The goal of supporting should always be to help the …
Negotiating
Negotiating is a step that many new angels believe will take up a large chunk of time. This process requires each party to make assertions of their desired terms and find a mutually beneficial agreement. Depending on your level of experience these proceedings can take many forms and can either lead to positive relationships or …
Structuring
After you have completed the sourcing, evaluation and valuation of the potential investment, you move into the structuring of the potential deal. Depending on what stage or round of investment the startup is in, this may take a few different forms. Just like the previous stages of investment, it is important to remember that this …