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Private Company Corporate Governance Requirements & Good Practice

New RSAlexander Blog Post - Private Company Corporate Governance Requirements: Avoid Contention and Sanctions

Private companies conduct business by and through the decisions and instructions of their officers and directors.  Understanding private company corporate governance requirements is important because the unsuccessful endeavors of the company, despite the…

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Do you need a written contract? Why and when.

New RSAlexander Blog Post - New blog post: Do you need a written contract? Why and when.

Not in every instance do you need a written contract, but you should consider the potential issues of operating without one, and know when to never go without one. While I never advocate for the pursuit of business without the benefit of a contract, I…

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Doing Business Overseas? You Better Know the Ropes.

New RSAlexander Blog Post - Doing Business Overseas? You Better Know the Ropes.

If you’re looking for manufacturing in China or considering an off-shore development center for your software development in India, you need to know the ropes of doing business overseas.  Although these emerging markets present low-cost opportunities,…

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Know the Different Equity Compensation Types

New RSAlexander Blog Post - Know the Different Equity Compensation Types

Curious about the different equity compensation types that a company can award, and how they work? Let’s look at the differences between the different equity compensation types, and the detail of each. There are a variety of factors to support your…

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Do You Need a Term Sheet?

It’s recommended.  Although it is common for term sheets to be non-binding agreements upon the parties, you need a term sheet for several reasons.  On the whole, it will improve your execution.

A term sheet is (or should be) a simple, easily-read document…

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California Companies Hiring Unpaid Interns Need Planning.

California Companies Hiring Unpaid Interns Need Proper Planning.

As with many lean startup companies in California, hiring interns is a good way to keep costs low, and provides valuable insights to young workers seeking experience and qualifications for a later paying job.  California companies hiring unpaid interns…

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How to Crowdfund, Build your Crowd Investors? startups Consulting, Mentors,nonprofit,portal

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http://http://www.crowdfundingplanning.com http://goo.gl/1k1D1 Call: Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] mentors: http://goo.gl/AK...

Ryan S. Alexander's insight:

More of the crowdfunding craze concepts

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Launching a Startup -- How Much Money Do You Really Need? And From Who? - Forbes

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Launching a Startup -- How Much Money Do You Really Need? And From Who? Forbes Angels? Institutional VCs? That rich aunt or uncle who believes in you?

Ryan S. Alexander's insight:

Thoughts on fundraising options.

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A New Startup Financing Model and the Passionate Voices Behind It - Terra.com

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A New Startup Financing Model and the Passionate Voices Behind It Terra.com But without three years of financials, the banks weren't interested in investing in his app; neither were angels, venture capitalists or the private equity investors who'd...

Ryan S. Alexander's insight:

Crowdfunding is getting organized and finding traction. 

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