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Apologies for the long gap since the last post on startup financing…been busy at work. This post is full of some of the most boring activities that any of your entrepreneurs will be doing in your start-up. But, if you really want to build a business and get rich and famous, and not screw up on the way, you might not want to bounce off this page.




So here’s what we are we talking about today:




Legal & Regulatory



• Incorporation – legal entity for the venture
• Account numbers, PAN cards, TIN etc.
• Contracts
• Company Secretary
• Corporate intellectual property – brands, trademarks, patents
• Managing your books and finances
• How to take care of your working capital
• Filing all your documents
• Paying your PF and sales tax on time

4 Things to Do After You Get Your First Term Sheet

I’ve recently been involved in helping a couple companies with their first major round of VC financing.  It’s actually been pretty interesting for me because I have histroically been on the other side of the table.  In addition to generating several stories worthy of “The Funded” and getting a better appreciation of the trials and tribulations that entrepreneurs must go through when trying to raise money, I also gained a better appreciation for just how important it is to properly manage the “end game” of a VC financing.

What is the “end game”?  The End Game generally takes place after you have gotten a term sheet, but before you actually sign it.  How well you manage this process can make a big difference in the actual terms and pricing you ultimately get, so it pays to approach this process as thoughtfully and diligently as you do any other part of fundraising.

With that in mind I present 4 things that you should definitely do after getting your 1^st term sheet:

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Starting a Business: Advice from the Trenches




by Kevin Potts




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If you’re like thousands of other designers, programmers and other creative professionals out there, at one point in time you’ve considered starting your own business. Unlike most, you’ve gone against common sense and decided to open shop for yourself. And not just freelance full-time, mind you, but file for the company name, get some stationery, and wade through the legal mumbo-jumbo. Maybe even get a real office with a water cooler.





This article offers real-world advice from the trenches of a small start-up, and is applicable to designers, web developers, copywriters, usability experts and all manner of service providers. Freelancers take heed: there are several items that are just as pertinent to your profession.