The crowdfunding handbook : raise money for your small business or start-up with equity funding portals

Ready to finance your venture the Kickstarter way? With equity crowdfunding rules finalized by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the landmark 2012 JOBS Act has finally gone live, freeing small businesses to raise up to $1 million without a lengthy, expensive IPO process. Legal and small business expert Cliff Ennico has followed the equity crowdfunding story since its inception. Here, he explains the federal legislation and translates the 685-page SEC Regulation Crowdfunding document into a clear set of dos and don'ts. Read more... Abstract: In April 2012, President Obama signed the Jumpstart OurBusiness Startups - or JOBS - Act into law. This ground breaking legislation empowers privately-owned companies to raise capital from investors without going through the rigorous IPO and private placement processes. This book translates the regulations into a clear set of do's and don'ts. Read more... Ever wish your company could raise capital the Kickstarter(R) 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. Now that the SEC has handed 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 ... 'nd this book will lead the way 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 IPSs are expensive, and venture capital nearly impossible to attract. Crowdfunding is changing the game for private companies. Are you taking full advantage? Think Kickstarter® is just for artists and people who don't really want to work for their success? Think again! In 2012 President Obama signed the JOBS act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups), empowering privately owned companies to raise capital from investors without going through the rigorous IPO and private placement processes. Your private company can now crowdfund your way to success! Now that the SEC has handed down the last regulations, the floodgates will open and companies will be free to compete for funding. Thankfully for you, small business and legal expert Cliff Ennico has followed the equity crowdfunding story since its inception and has translated the regulations into a clear set of dos and don'ts for entrepreneurs and small business others looking to get in early. In The Crowdfunding Handbook, burgeoning crowdfunders can learn how to: Decipher whether crowdfunding is their best bet Choose between funding platforms Pitch a project to the public Reach the most promising investors Figure out disclosure documents and report requirements The Crowdfunding Handbook reveals the tips and tools to helo you raise money for your small business or startup with equity funding portals. Think Kickstarter® is just for artists and people who don’t really want to work for their success? Think again! In 2012 President Obama signed the JOBS act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups), empowering privately owned companies to raise capital from investors without going through the rigorous IPO and private placement processes. Your private company can now crowdfund your way to success!Now that the SEC has handed down the last regulations, the floodgates will open and companies will be free to compete for funding. Thankfully for you, small business and legal expert Cliff Ennico has followed the equity crowdfunding story since its inception and has translated the regulations into a clear set of dos and don’ts for entrepreneurs and small business others looking to get in early. In The Crowdfunding Handbook, burgeoning crowdfunders can learn how to:• Decipher whether crowdfunding is their best bet• Choose between funding platforms• Pitch a project to the public• Reach the most promising investors• Figure out disclosure documents and report requirements• And more!IPSs are expensive, and venture capital nearly impossible to attract. Crowdfunding is changing the game for private companies. Are you taking full advantage? Ever wish your company could raise capital the Kickstarter(R) way? Equity crowdfunding is finally here, opening new funding avenues for small businesses and start-ups. The JOBS Act empowers privately-owned companies to raise capital from investors without going through the rigorous IPO and private placement processes. In The Crowdfunding Handbook , small business and legal expert Cliff Ennico explains the JOBS Act and translates the new SEC regulations into a clear set of dos and donts for entrepreneurs and small-business owners looking to get in earlyand 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. Content: Part 1 The Basics Of Crowdfunding -- Chapter 1. What Is Crowdfunding? -- Chapter 2. The Evolution of Crowdfunding -- Part 2 Launching A Successful Title III Crowdfunded Offering, Step By Step -- Chapter 3. Is Crowdfunding Right for Your Company? -- Chapter 4. Preparing Your Company for a Crowdfunded Offering -- Chapter 5. Launching Your Crowdfunded Offering -- Chapter 6. Managing and Marketing Your Crowdfunded Offering -- Chapter 7. After Your Successful Crowdfunded Offering Is Completed -- Part 3 Communications With Your Crowd -- Chapter 8. Keeping Your Crowd Under Control -- Chapter 9. Going Back for Seconds: Launching Multiple Crowdfunded Offerings -- Part 4 Considerations For Investing In A Crowdfunded Offering Or Setting Up A Funding Portal -- Chapter 10. Should You Invest in a Crowdfunded Offering? -- Chapter 11. Should You Set Up a Funding Portal? -- Part 5 Background Essentials: Crowdfunding History, Law, And Regulations -- Chapter 12. Federal Regulation of Private Offerings of Securities Prior to the JOBS Act -- Chapter 13. The JOBS Act and Regulation Crowdfunding Rules. Crowdfunding is changing the game for private companies. Learn all the dos and don’ts you need to know to maximize your company’s success!