How To Read a Term Sheet
As an entrepreneur seeking funding for your startup, you’ve likely seen a term sheet. If you have, then you’ll know that they hold a lot of...
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Latest news on private equity markets
Headlines on the small cap U.S. and Canadian companies we follow, pulled from the wires as they publish. Every story opens at its original source.
Mike Pence says the American dream was 'dying' before Trump became president
Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that the American dream was "dying until President Donald Trump was inaugurated" in 2017.
Equity Dilution in Startups
In the midst of growing a company and all that entails, issues like equity dilution may seem too far off to worry about for many startup...
After being rocked by Trump tariffs, the solar energy business is bouncing back
After two years of job losses in the solar industry, a California mandate is welcome and advocates are projecting demand to pick up.
Linda McMahon will step down as Small Business Administration head, joins board of America First
McMahon will leave her Cabinet-level role in President Donald Trump's administration on April 12.
Common vs. Preferred: Pros and Cons in Private Equity
There are two types of equity: preferred and common. You should understand the differences between the two to fully weigh the pros and cons of each....
Trump's small-business plan 'clearly an end-run' around Obamacare protections, judge rules
A federal judge has struck down a small-business health insurance plan widely touted by President Donald Trump.
The story of Yelp – and why it's struggling to survive
Yelp has struggled to innovate and keep up with increasing competition from companies like Google and Facebook.
What is a Crowd SAFE?
Understanding Security Types in Equity Crowdfunding As equity crowdfunding has matured, the need for new security types has become apparent in recent years. To meet this...
Small businesses cheer Trump tax reforms, but some feel they didn't go far enough
Tax breaks enacted to help small businesses aren't permanent, and that's made it difficult for business owners to make long-term decisions.
She was called more than 1,800 times: When robots collect the bills
A quarter of consumers receive calls each month about a debt they owe. For some people, the calls are relentless.
European markets close week higher; chip makers best performers
European stocks closed higher for the week as Britain's departure from the European Union took a step back from "No Deal."
Canadian jet makes emergency landing at Newark with possible cargo hold fire
Flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport were briefly halted Saturday morning after a Canadian airliner made an emergency landing due to reports of...
Blue collar no more: Skilled auto technicians are in high demand
The tight labor market, while frustrating for employers, can be a boon for blue-collar workers: They are more likely to find good-paying jobs and experience rapid...
Lending gap narrows for women business owners, but it's still 31% less than for men
The number of women-owned businesses that applied for funding in 2018 increased by 13 percent, according to a study by Biz2Credit. But the average size loan...