This is a reprint of the article “Crowd Funding and the JOBS Act” by Erik Nelson, President of Coral Capital Partners that was published in the 2nd Quarter 2012 edition of Micro-Cap Review Magazine. The article discusses the various provisions of the JOBS Act that relate to crowd funding and how they apply to the fund raising process. This is the 3rd article authored by Erik Nelson that has been published in Micro-Cap Review Magazine, and the 2nd through Coral Capital Partners.
Tag: Capital Raise
Blog articles, news, and other information related to raising capital and the capital raising process for both private and public companies. In our blog articles we take a look at items of interest for companies that are in need of raising capital or considering raising capital.
The Importance of a Financial Model
Coral Capital Partners discusses the importance of a proper financial model, the financial statements that need to be included and the expectations of potential investors. Far too often a financial model and business plan are two (2) items that easily overlooked or dismissed by business owners or management. Coral Capital Partners believes that a financial model and a business plan are two (2) critical items that every business needs.
A Few Thoughts on a Proper Business Plan
Coral Capital Partners discusses the importance of a proper business plan, its uses and benefits. A well written business pan is a key and vital document that all businesses should have. It should show where your business is at, how it got there, and where it is going; and very importantly how it is going to get there. It needs to be comprehensive in its explanation of the business, answer the questions investors may have, and explain the risks a business is facing. At the end of the day it should give investors a level of comfort that will allow them to feel comfortable making an investment.