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May 18, 2018

Debt Financing Options for Early-Stage Companies

By Michael Podesta, CPA, Audit Manager
ASL Emerging Business Group

Early-stage companies have several options when it comes to obtaining seed round funding; however, selecting the best vehicle for your company involves weighing the benefits and downsides of each option. Three popular debt-based financing vehicles are convertible debt, SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) agreements, and KISS (Keep It Simple Securities) agreements. (more…)

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Categories: Emerging Businesses, Spring 2018
Tags: convertible debt, Emerging Businesses, Keep It Simple Securities, Simple Agreement for Future Equity,
August 18, 2016

Should you get a California State Seller’s Permit?

By Mark Sheffield, CPA, Principal
ASL Emerging Business Group

Yes, if you engage in business in California and sell tangible personal property that is typically subject to sales tax if sold at retail. If your business is just selling temporarily, such as a rummage or liquidation sale, you should apply for a temporary seller’s permit. (more…)

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Categories: Emerging Businesses, Summer 2016
Tags: California, California State Seller’s Permit, Rummage Sale, Sales Tax, San Jose Sales Tax Planning, Tangible Personal Property, Temporary Seller Permit,
June 6, 2016

Funding Emerging Businesses in 2016

By Mark Sheffield, CPA, Principal
ASL Emerging Business Group

The marketplace for funding start-ups and ramp-up companies has been disrupted. Here’s what we see and hear on the street today: (more…)

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Categories: Emerging Businesses, Spring 2016
Tags: 2016, Capital, Emerging Businesses, Funding, Start-up,
February 4, 2016

2016 Version of New Business Start-Up Guide is Available

By Mark Sheffield, CPA, Principal
ASL Emerging Business Group 

For years, ASL has published a well-received resource for entrepreneurs called the “New Business Start-Up Guide.” The newest edition adds helpful sections on how to value a start-up, and how to value an ongoing business. In addition, there are new exhibits on: “Top Five Challenges Facing Start-ups Today” and “Ten Governing Principles for a Start-up.” All the other sections have been updated for the latest best practices, and links to useful resources. (more…)

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Categories: Emerging Businesses, Winter 2016
Tags: 2016 Guide, San Jose CPA, Start Up Guide,
October 20, 2015

Pivoting: How Emerging Businesses “React” for Success Today

By Mark Sheffield, Principal

Entrepreneurs of the past wrote a long business plan, developed a product over one or two years, and hoped they could sell it. Today, because change is so rapid, flexi-planning is the best practice. This is called pivoting, which is evaluating and changing strategies and tactics every three months as necessary.

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Categories: Emerging Businesses, Fall 2015
Tags: Bay Area CPA, Flexi-Planning, Flexible Business Planning,
July 21, 2015

Emerging Business: Small Business, Big Risk

By Mark Sheffield, Principal

When the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed in 2002, large public companies were forced to implement and document formal internal controls. Large companies had to think more about risk and how to strengthen business oversight. Small companies have risk too. Perhaps relatively more risk, because they don’t have the controls the larger companies now have in place. What can small business learn from large business to reduce risk? Here are five processes big companies have that small businesses should also implement.

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Categories: Emerging Businesses, Summer 2015
Tags: San Jose CPA, San Jose Internal Controls, Small Business Risk, Tip Hotline,
March 26, 2015

Doing Business in 2015: Debunking Three Sacred Cows

By: Mark Sheffield, Principal

It’s not business as usual in 2015. Best practices for an emerging business to succeed have changed.  Today’s keys to success are different, even compared to five or ten years ago. That’s because the playing field has completely changed. The business environment has utterly transformed. Here are five ways the system has changed:

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Categories: Emerging Businesses, Spring 2015
Tags: Business Plan, Business Tips, San Jose CPA,

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