Ever wish your company could raise capital the Kickstarter® way? Equity
crowdfunding is finally here, opening new funding avenues for small
businesses and start-ups.
In April 2012, President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business
Startups—or JOBS—Act into law. This groundbreaking legislation empowers
privately-owned companies to raise capital from investors without going
through the rigorous IPO and private placement processes. When the SEC
hands down the last regulations, the floodgates will open and companies
will be free to compete for funding.
Small business and legal expert Cliff Ennico has followed the equity
crowdfunding story since its inception. Now, in The Crowdfunding
Handbook, he explains the JOBS Act and translates the regulations
into a clear set of do’s and don’ts for entrepreneurs and small-business
owners looking to get in early—and do things right.
Need help pricing your securities? Pitching a project to the public?
Choosing between funding platforms? Figuring out disclosure documents
and reporting requirements?
This book delivers targeted answers—whether crowdfunding is your best
bet, picking the right legal entity, selecting types of securities to
offer, reaching the most promising investors, keeping crowds under
control, and more.
IPOs are expensive, and venture capital nearly impossible to attract.
Crowdfunding is changing the game for private companies . . . and this
book will lead the way.
