Effective May 5,2015 Canadian Securities Regulators have added another burden on companies raising capital from Accredited (i.e. Angel) Investors. Instead of just relying on the honesty of the investor, companies must “take steps” to ensure that the investor is not lying. Continue reading
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Crowdfunding = Going Public
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The more I think about equity crowdfunding the more I believe that this is going to be the new VSE (Vancouver Stock Exchange). It’s almost inevitable when you stop and think about it. Doesn’t “crowd” mean “public”? So why is crowdfunding any different? Continue reading
The Valuation Question
What’s my baby worth? Figuring that out is the biggest challenge entrepreneurs face when attracting investors. Many negotiations break down over this issue. The good news is that there are contractual mechanisms that can be used to resolve any disparities. Continue reading
B.C. Investment Tax Credit Program
This is an overview of the very popular and successful British Columbia Investment Tax Credit program that gives investor a refundable tax credit of 30%. Why not make it a national program? Continue reading