A SAFE Investment Instrument Does Exist!
I learned something new today. That’s not a surprise; I strive to learn something new every day. But today’s education might matter to my...
Michigan's new crowdfunding for equity law will help start-up businesses
Listen to an interview on Michigan Public Radio to learn about the new MILE Act and what it means for Michigan companies....
Crowdfunding for Equity in Michigan: It’s Time Has Come!
The excitement surrounding crowdfunding has been growing ever since the JOBS Act was signed by President Obama in April 2012. In...
Required Reading List for Entrepreneurs--Updated
At the end of 2011 I wrote an article in which I listed the ten books I think every entrepreneur should read. During the past two years,...
Safety First!
When a small business launches, one of the last things the management team thinks of is compliance with Occupational Safety & Health...
When is an Incubator Not an Incubator?
I attended a workshop a few weeks ago and was immediately impressed by the facility when I walked in. I looked around at the cool, hip...
Business Plan or Business Model: What’s the Difference?
I often hear entrepreneurs say, “I don’t have time to write a business plan.” Sometimes they even trot out the words of business experts...
Crowdfunding: Is It Right for Your Company?
I recently attended a town hall meeting featuring Scott Case of StartUp America entitled “The Impact of the JOBS Act on Michigan...
New JOBS Act brings Crowdfunding to Start-up Companies
With President Obama signing the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act on April 5, the word “crowdfunding” is getting a lot of...
LLC vs L3C
I am frequently asked if the new business organization called a Low-Profit Limited Liability Corporation (L3C) is a suitable structure...