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Regulation A is a mechanism for companies — generally smaller ones in need of capital — to conduct a public offering with minimum and streamlined filing and reporting requirements while continuing to provide strong investor protection. Companies must still provide an offering circular or prospectus and be vetted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). […]

This post will review how to start business plan financials. Your cash flow statement, income statement, balance sheet, and other financial metrics are all created from what will be listed in these categories:  Category A: Costs Assets  Non-asset Capital Expenditures Operation Expenses Payroll Category B: Revenues Item(s) Price Monthly Units Sold Adding items to each […]

Many people wonder how they can start their business without using their personal credit. The fact is, it’s hard to avoid involving your personal credit when you start a new business, but you CAN work on building business credit instead.  So what is business credit? *By the way, Written Success partners with high-integrity providers who SPECIFICALLY help […]

To create a successful business launch, Mark wanted to map out a business plan that would be a roadmap to success. He worked with Written Success to create a strategic business plan that could later be used for funding purposes. Due Diligence has paid off. The book How To Write an Exceptional Business Plan features Mark’s business. Mark Lewis, […]

Whether you are running an existing business or writing a business plan for a new one, you should plan to be proud of your profits — even during tax season. Filing business taxes isn’t something you can avoid, but it IS something you can prepare for in order to make the whole process easier when […]

The world of small business is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging on a regular basis. This year, with the growth of the alternative lending market, more and more entrepreneurs are looking at new ways to get investors. That means your business absolutely needs an investor business plan to attract the right people. There’s one problem in particular […]

With the possible exception of a lemonade stand or similar undertaking, all new business endeavors require investment capital from one or more sources in order to launch. Those sources can be many and varied, and in several cases begins with the founders along with those closest to them. Funding is typically sought in rounds, each […]

Just about every company around has a mission statement that reflects the goals of the business. Knowing this, it brings up an interesting question. If you’re still in the early stages of starting up your business, do you need a business plan mission statement? Short answer: No, you don’t. The idea that you need one is actually […]

How to Find Investors and Pitch Events A huge unknown for many new inventors and entrepreneurs is figuring out how to find investors. Fortunately, there are a ton of online places where investors are hiding — including investor matchmaking sites like Angel Investment Network. However, you may be looking for a more personal, face-to-face opportunity. This […]

When to Quit Your Day Job If you have started a business, still have a full-time job, and have an investor involved in your business (or hope to have one soon), then you have a lot going on. And because you’re so busy, you might be wondering if it’s time to quit your day job. […]