Friday, July 30, 2010

Do You think You\’re Ready To Raise Capital for Your Business? Most Likely . . . You\’re Not!

January 13, 2010 by James Scott  
Filed under Fashion

Whether you’re trying to raise debt or equity capital there are still certain unwritten rules that apply that cater to the mentality of today’s investor and funding community. Certainly there are scores of private placement memorandum and business plan chop shops that wouldn’t know how to properly consult with your company or write a fundable document even if they wanted to but they will gladly take your money to throw together a template and try to pass it off as custom work.

Private Placement Memorandum: An Art of War Approach To Raising Capital

December 12, 2009 by James Scott  
Filed under Fashion

The psychological profile of business proprietors and entrepreneurs in general boasts the critical ‘Risk Taker’ element which allows one to take the leap from the financial security of a 9 – 5 job to the dicey waters of action based, success based income generation meaning: No Sales = No Money and No Food.

Private Placement Memorandum: Here Is How To Have Investors Chanting Your Name…FAST!

December 8, 2009 by James Scott  
Filed under Fashion

If you’re trying to raise capital there are regulations set forth by the SEC to make sure everyone is conducting business ethically and in a way that can keep one accountable for their actions if fraud takes place. Regulation D Rule exemptions 504, 505 and 506 offer solid fundraising capabilities that can handle most investment needs. Companies typically hire a consulting firm to author these documents and within 30 days you’re off and running and talking to investors; that is, of course talking to investors while staying within the boundaries of Rule 502c which dictates the guidelines for solicitation which means no active promotion of the issuance of your securities.

Private Placement Memorandum: A Must Read If You Want to Attract Investors Fast!

December 8, 2009 by James Scott  
Filed under Fashion

This article is nine years in the making. The concept is so simple but 99% of the clients I consult with have made identical errors in their effort to raise capital. They will have a business plan and they will have a Private Placement Memorandum and after one read of these two documents I have to deliver the bad news, “Sorry, but your business plan and PPM are completely worthless”.

Offering Memorandum: An ‘Art of War’ Approach To Raising Capital

December 8, 2009 by James Scott  
Filed under Fashion

The psychological profile of business proprietors and entrepreneurs in general boasts the critical ‘Risk Taker’ element which allows one to take the leap from the financial security of a 9 – 5 job to the dicey waters of action based, success based income generation meaning: No Sales = No Money and No Food.