Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

None normally work for or provide funds for early-stage startups. Startups looking for an angel investor, or a Venture Capital investment usually realize that neither of these sources of funds normally has any connection with a bank. Many investment banks even call themselves “boutiques.”

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paulgraham.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

September 2012 A startup is a company designed to grow fast. Being newly founded does not in itself make a company a startup. Nor is it necessary for a startup to work on technology, or take venture funding, or have some sort of "exit." Everything else we associate with startups follows from growth.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 16, 2019

If a company is in a scandal about lifetime capital gains exemption, then it is best to seek alternative places to purchase the product or service in question. The post Protecting Yourself from Counterfeit Products appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 28, 2022

With the rise of startups and growing businesses , it has become more critical for investors to have a thorough understanding of equity to be aware of all of the advantages they are receiving from the companies they have invested in. Why do startups issue company equity? You have a financial stake in a startup if you have equity.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 20, 2020

Statistically, plenty of startups fail — up to 90% a year. That’s why lenders rely on the five C’s as a guide: credit, capacity, capital, collateral, and conditions. Here are several unconventional ways to generate the fiscal momentum necessary to breed startup success: 1. Get creative with credit cards.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 15, 2016

It is uncommon for startups, especially new ones, to limit their expenses and bootstrap. According to studies by the Villanova University and its online Master of Science in Analytics program , however, there are still several types of tax a startup must pay in order to operate legally.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

None normally work for or provide funds for early-stage startups. Startups looking for an Angel investor, or a Venture Capital investment usually realize that neither of these sources of funds normally has any connection with a bank. investment bank entrepreneur startup funding IPO' Marty Zwilling.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2019

With its generous tax benefits and DLT regulatory framework, Malta is a great destination for startups and entrepreneurs. Artur Hochberg of Malta takes a look at why the country is a good choice for startups. Traditional startup hubs like Berlin, London, and Paris have long dominated the European business landscape.

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Start Up Blog

JANUARY 26, 2012

A startup blog regular – Josh Moore has been asking for as post on Property Investing. Which like anything can be treated like a startup. You can draw out profits (capital gain) from a property that has grown in value and not pay tax on it. Investors should choose between yield or capital growth when investing.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Property owners must pay a few different kinds of property taxes, such as capital gains tax, estate tax, or rental income tax. The post Legal – How Real Estate Lawyers Support Business Clients appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Property taxes: Real property is heavily taxed.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Another key strength that lies in securities-backed loans is avoiding taxes applicable to capital gains. The post Can Stock Loans Help Your StartUp? appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Even if the stock’s price, falls you may walk away without damaging your credit rating.

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Gust

JULY 23, 2012

Donations of private stock enable investors, founders and employees to support charitable causes and contribute to the community while receiving simultaneous benefits in the form of substantial cash savings from reduced taxes as well as bypassing capital gains taxes. These assets often have a relatively low cost basis (e.g.

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Gust

JULY 31, 2012

Amidst all the talk of failures and exits, we forget there are actually three possible outcomes for angel-backed startups. 1) Many flop (companies that do not return capital to investors) 2) some companies provide angels with an upside on their investment and 3) some companies go sideways.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 11, 2020

Whereas SAYE is a tax-advantaged employee share scheme, you must pay Capital Gains Tax when after selling the shares. The EMI employee shares scheme is an excellent choice for small startup firms with no more than 250 full-time employees. If a company staff sells these shares, they may be eligible to pay Capital Gains Tax.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2011

None normally work for or provide funds for early-stage startups. None of these investment banks offer traditional banking services, as you would expect from one of the following: Retail banks Commercial banks Credit unions Savings and loans As startup founders, you first need to deal with one of these banks, probably a commercial bank.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 9, 2011

This afternoon in Boulder I’ll be on a panel as part of the White House Startup America Roundtable. More recently, I’ve focused my energy on the Startup Visa movement and the Startup America Partnership. Tax Policy : Incent people to invest in startups.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Profit from ISOs have the potential to be taxed as long-term capital gain, which is a considerably lower rate than NQSOs, which are generally taxed as ordinary income. Any proceeds from an exercise or sale become subject to taxation at the lower, long-term capital gains rate rather than ordinary income rates.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

It involves selling investments that have incurred losses and using those losses to offset gains from other investments. This can be particularly useful in managing capital gains taxes. The post Tips that Can Help You Save Money on Your Taxes appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

Mike Stern (wasn’t sure which one so leave a comment if it’s you): Q: “is it possible to sell your startup without venture investment if the company has big traction and a large user base?&# In fact, far better if you haven’t raised venture capital. This question runs from about minute 2 – minute 8.

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VC Adventure

AUGUST 15, 2018

It was and is imprecise science but – at least in the case of venture backed startups – there wasn’t much harm in an option being priced low.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2018

If you asked me why I gravitated to startups rather than work in a large company I would have answered at various times: “I want to be my own boss.” “I It never crossed my mind that I gravitated to startups because I thought more of my abilities than the value a large company would put on them. I love risk.” “I

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Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

The budget proposal would modify IRC Section 1202 to provide for a complete exemption from capital gains tax for qualified small business stock issued after February 17, 2009 and held for five years, and the amount excluded would not be added back for alternative minimum tax purposes. Current Law.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2021

But markets have changed and I think investors, founders and experienced executives who want to join later-stage startups can all benefit from playing the long game. Interim liquidity plus long-term capital gains work really, really well. It literally drove FOMO.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Founders can easily sniff out if you genuinely care about a new area based on innate interest and curiosity versus potential capital gains. The startup journey is never straight…in fact, some of our best performing companies are pivots. Be a learning machine; stay curious and weird.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

Of course, when you get a business mortgage, you are also making a significant capital gain. Over time, property prices always eventually rise, so purchasing premises can be a great way of realizing capital growth in the long term. Not least, it enables you to gain greater control over your business’s direction.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

These costs include capital gains, investment returns, and retirement proceeds. The post 7 Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Likewise, net income is the money distributable to shareholders. How about you increase these expenses?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2010

None really provide funds for early-stage startups. None of these investment banks offer traditional banking services, as you would expect from one of the following: Retail banks Commercial banks Credit unions Savings and loans As startup founders, you first need to deal with one of these banks, probably a commercial bank.

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The Equity Kicker

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

tax breaks for individuals who invest in qualifying startups and hold those investments for a minimum time (like the EIS scheme in the UK). reduce capital gains tax for assets held for a long period. give capital gains tax breaks to entrepreneurs. Allow startups employees to trade employment protection for equity.

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The Next Web

JULY 21, 2013

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Güimar Vaca Sittic , a two time Internet entrepreneur currently working at Quasar Ventures based in Buenos Aires, and a Startup Chile Judge. He is a graduate from The University of Chicago and former Director of TEDxUChicago. . Being an entrepreneur is all about enthusiasm and energy.

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Gust

MAY 18, 2015

Three outcomes dominate exits of angel-funded companies: Dead bugs – Startups that go out of business, returning less-than-invested capital to angels (usually zero). Positive exits – Companies that liquidate with capital gains to investors, usually via a cash sale to a larger company.

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Gust

MAY 18, 2015

Three outcomes dominate exits of angel-funded companies: Dead bugs – Startups that go out of business, returning less-than-invested capital to angels (usually zero). Positive exits – Companies that liquidate with capital gains to investors, usually via a cash sale to a larger company.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The advantage of investing in stocks, bonds, and index funds is that you can take the money out at any time without penalties, but you will be subject to capital gains taxes if your investment has shown a profit. The post Atkinson Prakash Charan’s Beginners’ Guide to Investing appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2017

Short-term capital gains (assets held for sale or exchange for exactly one year or less) are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate, and long-term capital gains are taxed at either 0, 15 or 20 percent. Stock investing tax deductions are limited to losses and payments for education and/or advisory services.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

This is part of my Startup Advice series. at a startup that has already raised $5 million the chances of you making your retirement money on that company is EXTREMELY small. Now … these are stock options and not restricted stock so you’ll likely be taxed at a long-term capital gains rate. That’s Ok.

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www.payne.org

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Startup Equity For Employees. The re-heating of the venture funded tech market has pushed a heat up of the hiring market, and Im getting more calls from friends asking for help understanding startup stock (equity) offers. Most venture-funded startups have different classes of stock: common and various flavors of preferred.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 10, 2010

I’ve been here three times in the past year – the first time was to hear Bilski at the Supreme Court in November and then I was back in March to talk about and promote the Startup Visa. Create a cabinet position (Secretary Newco) that is focused on pushing through initiatives that help startups and unleash millions of entrepreneurs.

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K9 Ventures

MARCH 23, 2011

It’s a tough tough job to be running a startup and you need to have people who are willing to listen, provide useful input, and sometimes a different point of view. When an investor buys equity in a priced round, the capital gains clock on that stock starts as of the date of investment. and it is a positive outcome.

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