By admin on September 8, 2010
Public speaking is the most prevalent fear, I heard. And I believe it, because my acquaintances have this fear. However, people do not have the fear to the extent that I had. There were times where I, completely freezing at a scheduled speech, could not perform at all. But usually before this happens, I attempt [...]
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By admin on August 3, 2010
Initial public offering can be an excellent way for a corporation to raise a large amount of capital. In an initial public offering, a corporation’s shares are made available to the general public, thus providing a substantial influx of cash. The term applies only the first of such offerings, and any later offerings are referred [...]
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By admin on July 27, 2010
Many entrepreneurs have preconceived notions about taking their company public, most of which are not accurate. Nine little known facts:
1. You do not need a brokerage firm or investment banking firm to take your company public.
Many companies opt to go public through a direct public offering. In these registered public offerings, a private [...]
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By admin on July 26, 2010
The direct public offering offers a relatively unique form of financing that is just beginning to catch on with business owners and individual investors.
In a direct public offering, a business issues registered shares without the full expense of an initial public offering. Since direct public offerings are issued through officers and directors, [...]
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By admin on July 26, 2010
The costs to go public via direct public offering varies substantially with the type of company, size and complexity. The four major costs include:
1. The accounting fees:
When a private company goes public, they must obtain financial audits. These audits are incorporated into a registration statement that is subsequently filed with the United States Securities and [...]
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By admin on July 26, 2010
While going public is often touted as a cure-all, surefire way to gain funds for a company, it’s not without its drawbacks. If a company is not in a good position to go public, the decision may actually hurt the corporation more than it helps. Even as money flows in from the offering, [...]
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