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Pre-Money Versus Post-Money Valuation: How Much Capital Is Too Much?

Feb 2, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

Startup employees reviewing finances and pre- and post-money valuations when raising capital.

As the owner of a startup, you have a laundry list of things you’re concerned about and raising capital is likely near the top of that list. You need capital to scale and grow your business, but you don’t want to give away too much ownership. With an understanding of the differences between pre-money and post-money valuations, their importance, and how the amount of capital you raise can impact your ownership, you will have a better idea of how much capital you want to raise for your business.

4 Things To Know About Data Privacy Laws

Jan 27, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

Data privacy concept. A person typing on a laptop with an array of locks superimposed on the foreground.

As a startup or small business, you’ve got a lot of things to worry about. You spend hours perfecting your marketing approach, developing your brand, and putting together an effective business strategy. But one of the most important things you may be neglecting is online data privacy.

What are SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS?

Jan 15, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

In 2020, you will see the acronyms SaaS, Paas, and IaaS more often than you did 20 years ago. The growing demand for software, platforms, and infrastructure to be more scalable, faster/easier to use, and cost-effective has shifted us away from the traditional on-premises model to a cloud-based model. This post will dive into the three services above; SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.

CCPA Compliance for Startups

Jan 14, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

A pink key on a computer keyboard showing a silhouette of the state of California that says "California Consumer Privacy Act" and "CCPA"

Over the past several years, people have become increasingly aware of the security concerns that exist on the internet. Americans are acutely aware of how much their data is being shared online thanks to high profile data breaches and congressional hearings. In response to consumer privacy concerns, several states have implemented new data security laws. The most recent of which is California’s CCPA. This blog post discusses some ways that startups can become CCPA compliant.

4 Potential Crowdfunding Pitfalls

Jan 13, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

Crowdfunding pitfalls exist, but crowdfunding is a good way for startups to raise money for their product/service. Widget makers and apparel designers/manufacturers (including our client, Apricoat®), in particular, have made extensive use of crowdfunding to get projects off the ground. In 2012, then-President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”) which allows crowdfunding for equity (with some limitations).

Incubators and Accelerators; a Startup’s Best Friend?

Jan 13, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

Coworkers working in modern co-working space in Scandinavia. Multi-ethnic group of young business professionals, start-up establishers, freelancers working and developing together in an incubator and accelerator.

Many entrepreneurs and startup founders have great ideas; however, first-time founders often lack knowledge about finances, investment, and lack a strong network. Ambitious founders who want to succeed with their new startup, sometimes feel overwhelmed when confronted with new and unfamiliar vocabulary such as “incubators and accelerators.”