For a growing start-up, a major event in its early development as a company will be the acquisition of capital, whether in the form of a loan, a gift, or an investment. Founders who seed the company from their personal funds can consider their company as the recipient of a gift. When the money comes [...]
I heard someone say no to a million dollars the other day. I was watching Dragons’ Den on CBC, in which entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas to 5 wealthy investors. If you’ve never watched the show, you can check it out and watch old episodes on their site. Caution: Spoiler Alert A pair of entrepreneurs [...]
Elie Kochman is the author of Advice for Small Business Owners and the founder of Optimal Upgrade Consulting. Using his experience working in the corporate world along with his exposure to the world of small businesses, he writes these articles to assist others avoiding common pitfalls of growing a business. His experience in the corporate world, building his own business, and working directly with other growing businesses has given him some perspective on the trials and pains of running a business.
