The ‘Unfolding Flower’ of Crowdfunding
Funding & FundraisingThe concept of pooling resources to launch businesses, build buildings and support causes is nothing new. It’s been around for centuries, and in the last three years “crowdfunding” has become part of American pop culture thanks to sites…
What Title III of the JOBS Act Means For Startups
Biz Laws + Regulations, Funding & FundraisingIn October, the SEC released a 585-page document that proposes rules for crowdfunding under Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). To be fair, about 20 pages refer to letters of comment from various legislators and…
A Quick Look at Five Types of Crowdfunding
Funding & FundraisingCrowdfunding became part of the pop culture lexicon in 2013 after a few projects gained fame, thanks to platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Five basic types of crowdfunding have emerged: equity, reward, gift, debt and revenue. First a…
Competition Supports, Promotes Arizona As A Top State for Startups
Events, News + AnnouncementsArizona has ranked among the top states for entrepreneurial activity since 2000, according to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity. In 2011, it hit No. 1 with 520 startups for every 100,000 people. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce also…